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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.93, 573.97 and 238.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.93, 573.97 and 238.77 is: 329.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.93 : 573.97 = 238.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.93/573.97 = 238.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.93x = 573.97 × 238.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.93x = 137,046.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,046.22/415.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.50

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