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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.56, 574.84 and 239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.56, 574.84 and 239.54 is: 330.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.56 : 574.84 = 239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.56/574.84 = 239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.56x = 574.84 × 239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.56x = 137,697.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,697.17/416.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.56

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