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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.73, 573.70 and 238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.73, 573.70 and 238.68 is: 329.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.73 : 573.70 = 238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.73/573.70 = 238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.73x = 573.70 × 238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.73x = 136,930.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,930.72/415.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.37

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