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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.57, 602.36 and 239.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.57, 602.36 and 239.17 is: 358.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.57 : 602.36 = 239.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.57/602.36 = 239.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.57x = 602.36 × 239.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.57x = 144,062.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,062.23/401.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.75

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