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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.25, 619.75 and 239.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.25, 619.75 and 239.73 is: 359.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.25 : 619.75 = 239.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.25/619.75 = 239.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.25x = 619.75 × 239.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.25x = 148,572.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,572.67/413.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.52

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