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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.62, 570.81 and 238.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.62, 570.81 and 238.93 is: 329.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.62 : 570.81 = 238.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.62/570.81 = 238.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.62x = 570.81 × 238.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.62x = 136,383.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,383.63/413.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.73

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