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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.42, 571.98 and 239.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.42, 571.98 and 239.77 is: 330.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.42 : 571.98 = 239.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.42/571.98 = 239.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.42x = 571.98 × 239.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.42x = 137,140.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,140.69/414.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.92

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