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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.57, 574.86 and 239.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.57, 574.86 and 239.56 is: 330.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.57 : 574.86 = 239.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.57/574.86 = 239.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.57x = 574.86 × 239.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.57x = 137,715.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,715.49/416.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.60

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