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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.71, 569.56 and 238.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.71, 569.56 and 238.05 is: 328.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.71 : 569.56 = 238.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.71/569.56 = 238.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.71x = 569.56 × 238.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.71x = 135,583.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,583.76/412.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.52

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