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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.72, 572.04 and 239.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.72, 572.04 and 239.94 is: 330.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.72 : 572.04 = 239.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.72/572.04 = 239.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.72x = 572.04 × 239.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.72x = 137,255.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,255.28/414.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.96

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