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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.61, 562.52 and 239.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.61, 562.52 and 239.69 is: 330.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.61 : 562.52 = 239.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.61/562.52 = 239.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.61x = 562.52 × 239.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.61x = 134,826.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,826.41/407.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.77

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