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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.42, 570.43 and 238.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.42, 570.43 and 238.73 is: 329.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.42 : 570.43 = 238.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.42/570.43 = 238.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.42x = 570.43 × 238.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.42x = 136,178.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,178.75/413.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.40

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