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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.51, 562.24 and 239.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.51, 562.24 and 239.38 is: 330.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.51 : 562.24 = 239.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.51/562.24 = 239.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.51x = 562.24 × 239.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.51x = 134,589.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,589.49/407.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.28

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