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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.77, 603.15 and 239.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.77, 603.15 and 239.59 is: 359.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.77 : 603.15 = 239.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.77/603.15 = 239.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.77x = 603.15 × 239.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.77x = 144,508.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,508.71/401.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.68

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