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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.99, 575.51 and 237.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.99, 575.51 and 237.58 is: 327.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.99 : 575.51 = 237.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.99/575.51 = 237.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.99x = 575.51 × 237.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.99x = 136,727.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,727.04/416.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.89

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