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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.66, 570.72 and 238.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.66, 570.72 and 238.94 is: 329.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.66 : 570.72 = 238.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.66/570.72 = 238.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.66x = 570.72 × 238.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.66x = 136,367.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,367.84/413.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.66

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