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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.60, 574.96 and 239.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.60, 574.96 and 239.56 is: 330.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.60 : 574.96 = 239.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.60/574.96 = 239.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.60x = 574.96 × 239.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.60x = 137,737.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,737.42/416.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.62

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