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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.98, 571.29 and 236.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.98, 571.29 and 236.97 is: 327.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.98 : 571.29 = 236.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.98/571.29 = 236.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.98x = 571.29 × 236.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.98x = 135,377.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,377.70/413.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.02

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