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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.13, 571.43 and 239.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.13, 571.43 and 239.44 is: 330.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.13 : 571.43 = 239.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.13/571.43 = 239.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.13x = 571.43 × 239.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.13x = 136,822.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,822.37/414.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.39

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