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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.94, 571.28 and 239.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.94, 571.28 and 239.31 is: 330.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.94 : 571.28 = 239.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.94/571.28 = 239.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.94x = 571.28 × 239.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.94x = 136,711.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,711.82/413.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.27

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