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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.64, 619.08 and 239.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.64, 619.08 and 239.28 is: 358.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.64 : 619.08 = 239.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.64/619.08 = 239.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.64x = 619.08 × 239.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.64x = 148,133.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,133.46/412.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.99

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