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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.72, 569.58 and 238.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.72, 569.58 and 238.06 is: 328.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.72 : 569.58 = 238.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.72/569.58 = 238.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.72x = 569.58 × 238.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.72x = 135,594.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,594.21/412.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.54

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