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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.72, 570.95 and 236.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.72, 570.95 and 236.71 is: 326.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.72 : 570.95 = 236.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.72/570.95 = 236.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.72x = 570.95 × 236.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.72x = 135,149.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,149.57/413.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.67

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