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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.61, 574.92 and 239.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.61, 574.92 and 239.61 is: 330.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.61 : 574.92 = 239.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.61/574.92 = 239.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.61x = 574.92 × 239.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.61x = 137,756.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,756.58/416.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.66

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