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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.48, 570.53 and 238.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.48, 570.53 and 238.79 is: 329.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.48 : 570.53 = 238.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.48/570.53 = 238.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.48x = 570.53 × 238.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.48x = 136,238.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,238.88/413.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.49

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