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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.71, 602.43 and 239.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.71, 602.43 and 239.17 is: 358.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.71 : 602.43 = 239.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.71/602.43 = 239.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.71x = 602.43 × 239.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.71x = 144,083.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,083.18/401.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.67

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