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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.58, 570.69 and 238.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.58, 570.69 and 238.86 is: 329.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.58 : 570.69 = 238.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.58/570.69 = 238.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.58x = 570.69 × 238.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.58x = 136,315.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,315.01/413.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.60

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