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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.77, 569.61 and 238.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.77, 569.61 and 238.17 is: 328.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.77 : 569.61 = 238.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.77/569.61 = 238.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.77x = 569.61 × 238.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.77x = 135,664.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,664.01/412.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.67

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