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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.32, 571.77 and 239.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.32, 571.77 and 239.66 is: 330.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.32 : 571.77 = 239.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.32/571.77 = 239.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.32x = 571.77 × 239.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.32x = 137,030.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,030.40/414.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.74

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