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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.60, 570.68 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.60, 570.68 and 238.92 is: 329.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.60 : 570.68 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.60/570.68 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.60x = 570.68 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.60x = 136,346.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,346.87/413.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.66

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