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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.41, 572.00 and 239.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.41, 572.00 and 239.78 is: 330.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.41 : 572.00 = 239.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.41/572.00 = 239.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.41x = 572.00 × 239.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.41x = 137,154.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,154.39/414.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.97

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