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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.07, 574.10 and 239.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.07, 574.10 and 239.09 is: 329.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.07 : 574.10 = 239.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.07/574.10 = 239.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.07x = 574.10 × 239.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.07x = 137,260.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,260.37/416.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.90

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