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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.76, 573.73 and 238.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.76, 573.73 and 238.75 is: 329.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.76 : 573.73 = 238.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.76/573.73 = 238.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.76x = 573.73 × 238.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.76x = 136,976.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,976.01/415.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.46

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