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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.74, 602.60 and 239.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.74, 602.60 and 239.53 is: 359.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.74 : 602.60 = 239.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.74/602.60 = 239.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.74x = 602.60 × 239.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.74x = 144,340.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,340.78/401.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.29

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