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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.71, 569.52 and 238.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.71, 569.52 and 238.11 is: 328.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.71 : 569.52 = 238.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.71/569.52 = 238.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.71x = 569.52 × 238.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.71x = 135,608.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,608.41/412.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.58

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