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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.63, 573.64 and 238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.63, 573.64 and 238.60 is: 329.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.63 : 573.64 = 238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.63/573.64 = 238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.63x = 573.64 × 238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.63x = 136,868.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,868.47/415.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.31

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