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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.82, 573.75 and 238.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.82, 573.75 and 238.74 is: 329.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.82 : 573.75 = 238.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.82/573.75 = 238.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.82x = 573.75 × 238.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.82x = 136,977.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,977.08/415.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.42

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