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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.72, 571.01 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.72, 571.01 and 239.16 is: 330.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.72 : 571.01 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.72/571.01 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.72x = 571.01 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.72x = 136,563.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,563.70/413.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.09

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