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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.66, 570.90 and 239.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.66, 570.90 and 239.01 is: 329.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.66 : 570.90 = 239.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.66/570.90 = 239.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.66x = 570.90 × 239.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.66x = 136,447.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,447.95/413.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.86

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