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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.32, 571.69 and 239.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.32, 571.69 and 239.63 is: 330.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.32 : 571.69 = 239.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.32/571.69 = 239.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.32x = 571.69 × 239.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.32x = 136,991.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,991.52/414.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.65

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