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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.37, 602.58 and 239.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.37, 602.58 and 239.56 is: 358.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.37 : 602.58 = 239.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.37/602.58 = 239.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.37x = 602.58 × 239.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.37x = 144,354.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,354.06/402.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.76

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