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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.92, 571.17 and 239.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.92, 571.17 and 239.23 is: 330.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.92 : 571.17 = 239.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.92/571.17 = 239.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.92x = 571.17 × 239.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.92x = 136,641.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,641.00/413.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.11

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