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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.90, 578 and 239.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.90, 578 and 239.42 is: 330.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.90 : 578 = 239.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.90/578 = 239.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.90x = 578 × 239.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.90x = 138,384.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,384.76/418.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.35

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