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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.57, 572 and 239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.57, 572 and 239.88 is: 330.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.57 : 572 = 239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.57/572 = 239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.57x = 572 × 239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.57x = 137,211.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,211.36/414.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.97

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