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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.91, 601.92 and 239.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.91, 601.92 and 239.91 is: 359.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.91 : 601.92 = 239.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.91/601.92 = 239.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.91x = 601.92 × 239.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.91x = 144,406.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,406.63/401.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.30

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