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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.03, 571.41 and 239.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.03, 571.41 and 239.43 is: 330.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.03 : 571.41 = 239.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.03/571.41 = 239.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.03x = 571.41 × 239.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.03x = 136,812.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,812.70/414.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.44

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