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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.39, 602.76 and 239.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.39, 602.76 and 239.99 is: 359.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.39 : 602.76 = 239.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.39/602.76 = 239.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.39x = 602.76 × 239.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.39x = 144,653.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,653.36/402.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.49

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