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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.39, 571.83 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.39, 571.83 and 239.76 is: 330.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.39 : 571.83 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.39/571.83 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.39x = 571.83 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.39x = 137,101.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,101.96/414.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.85

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