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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.72, 570.92 and 239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.72, 570.92 and 239.04 is: 329.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.72 : 570.92 = 239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.72/570.92 = 239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.72x = 570.92 × 239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.72x = 136,472.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,472.72/413.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.87

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