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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.72, 569.54 and 238.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.72, 569.54 and 238.08 is: 328.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.72 : 569.54 = 238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.72/569.54 = 238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.72x = 569.54 × 238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.72x = 135,596.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,596.08/412.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.54

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