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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.44, 571.73 and 239.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.44, 571.73 and 239.68 is: 330.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.44 : 571.73 = 239.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.44/571.73 = 239.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.44x = 571.73 × 239.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.44x = 137,029.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,029.62/414.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.64

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