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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413, 569.84 and 238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413, 569.84 and 238.28 is: 328.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413 : 569.84 = 238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413/569.84 = 238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413x = 569.84 × 238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413x = 135,781.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,781.48/413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.77

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