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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.41, 571.86 and 239.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.41, 571.86 and 239.72 is: 330.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.41 : 571.86 = 239.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.41/571.86 = 239.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.41x = 571.86 × 239.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.41x = 137,083.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,083.42/414.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.80

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