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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.65, 603.99 and 239.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.65, 603.99 and 239.97 is: 359.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.65 : 603.99 = 239.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.65/603.99 = 239.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.65x = 603.99 × 239.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.65x = 144,939.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,939.48/402.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.96

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