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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.96, 602.06 and 239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.96, 602.06 and 239.54 is: 358.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.96 : 602.06 = 239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.96/602.06 = 239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.96x = 602.06 × 239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.96x = 144,217.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,217.45/401.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.79

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