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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.04, 569.94 and 238.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.04, 569.94 and 238.38 is: 328.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.04 : 569.94 = 238.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.04/569.94 = 238.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.04x = 569.94 × 238.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.04x = 135,862.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,862.30/413.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.93

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