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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.70, 570.75 and 236.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.70, 570.75 and 236.63 is: 326.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.70 : 570.75 = 236.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.70/570.75 = 236.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.70x = 570.75 × 236.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.70x = 135,056.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,056.57/413.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.46

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