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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.95, 617.97 and 239.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.95, 617.97 and 239.13 is: 357.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.95 : 617.97 = 239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.95/617.97 = 239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.95x = 617.97 × 239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.95x = 147,775.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,775.17/412.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.85

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