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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.56, 618.48 and 239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.56, 618.48 and 239.40 is: 358.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.56 : 618.48 = 239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.56/618.48 = 239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.56x = 618.48 × 239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.56x = 148,064.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,064.11/412.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.89

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