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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.27, 570.15 and 238.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.27, 570.15 and 238.58 is: 329.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.27 : 570.15 = 238.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.27/570.15 = 238.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.27x = 570.15 × 238.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.27x = 136,026.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,026.39/413.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.15

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