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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.42, 570.52 and 238.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.42, 570.52 and 238.76 is: 329.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.42 : 570.52 = 238.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.42/570.52 = 238.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.42x = 570.52 × 238.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.42x = 136,217.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,217.36/413.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.49

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