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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.02, 570.05 and 238.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.02, 570.05 and 238.38 is: 329.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.02 : 570.05 = 238.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.02/570.05 = 238.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.02x = 570.05 × 238.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.02x = 135,888.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,888.52/413.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.01

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