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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.76, 575.11 and 239.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.76, 575.11 and 239.75 is: 330.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.76 : 575.11 = 239.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.76/575.11 = 239.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.76x = 575.11 × 239.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.76x = 137,882.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,882.62/416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.84

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