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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.52, 570.63 and 238.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.52, 570.63 and 238.80 is: 329.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.52 : 570.63 = 238.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.52/570.63 = 238.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.52x = 570.63 × 238.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.52x = 136,266.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,266.44/413.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.53

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