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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.91, 571.20 and 239.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.91, 571.20 and 239.25 is: 330.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.91 : 571.20 = 239.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.91/571.20 = 239.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.91x = 571.20 × 239.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.91x = 136,659.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,659.60/413.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.17

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