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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.68, 575.03 and 239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.68, 575.03 and 239.58 is: 330.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.68 : 575.03 = 239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.68/575.03 = 239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.68x = 575.03 × 239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.68x = 137,765.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,765.69/416.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.63

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