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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.28, 605.37 and 239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.28, 605.37 and 239.12 is: 358.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.28 : 605.37 = 239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.28/605.37 = 239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.28x = 605.37 × 239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.28x = 144,756.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,756.21/403.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.95

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