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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.28, 601.68 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.28, 601.68 and 239.16 is: 358.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.28 : 601.68 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.28/601.68 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.28x = 601.68 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.28x = 143,897.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,897.79/401.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.60

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