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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.49, 619.43 and 239.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.49, 619.43 and 239.73 is: 359.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.49 : 619.43 = 239.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.49/619.43 = 239.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.49x = 619.43 × 239.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.49x = 148,492.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,492.43/413.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.12

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