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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.96, 571.23 and 239.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.96, 571.23 and 239.27 is: 330.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.96 : 571.23 = 239.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.96/571.23 = 239.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.96x = 571.23 × 239.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.96x = 136,678.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,678.20/413.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.17

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