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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.01, 573.96 and 238.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.01, 573.96 and 238.95 is: 329.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.01 : 573.96 = 238.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.01/573.96 = 238.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.01x = 573.96 × 238.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.01x = 137,147.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,147.74/416.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.67

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