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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.82, 617.76 and 239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.82, 617.76 and 239 is: 357.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.82 : 617.76 = 239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.82/617.76 = 239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.82x = 617.76 × 239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.82x = 147,644.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,644.64/412.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.65

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