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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.38, 570.52 and 236.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.38, 570.52 and 236.41 is: 326.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.38 : 570.52 = 236.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.38/570.52 = 236.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.38x = 570.52 × 236.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.38x = 134,872.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,872.60/413.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.27

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