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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.27, 571.53 and 239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.27, 571.53 and 239.58 is: 330.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.27 : 571.53 = 239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.27/571.53 = 239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.27x = 571.53 × 239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.27x = 136,927.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,927.16/414.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.53

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