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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.74, 570.93 and 236.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.74, 570.93 and 236.68 is: 326.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.74 : 570.93 = 236.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.74/570.93 = 236.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.74x = 570.93 × 236.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.74x = 135,127.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,127.71/413.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.60

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