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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.93, 604.73 and 239.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.93, 604.73 and 239.74 is: 360.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.93 : 604.73 = 239.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.93/604.73 = 239.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.93x = 604.73 × 239.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.93x = 144,973.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,973.75/401.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.69

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