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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.73, 575.17 and 239.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.73, 575.17 and 239.81 is: 330.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.73 : 575.17 = 239.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.73/575.17 = 239.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.73x = 575.17 × 239.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.73x = 137,934.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,934.27/416.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.99

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