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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.76, 618.02 and 239.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.76, 618.02 and 239.17 is: 358.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.76 : 618.02 = 239.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.76/618.02 = 239.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.76x = 618.02 × 239.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.76x = 147,811.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,811.84/412.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.11

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