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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.38, 617.87 and 239.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.38, 617.87 and 239.19 is: 358.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.38 : 617.87 = 239.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.38/617.87 = 239.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.38x = 617.87 × 239.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.38x = 147,787.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,787.13/412.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.38

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