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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.89, 605.63 and 239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.89, 605.63 and 239.40 is: 358.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.89 : 605.63 = 239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.89/605.63 = 239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.89x = 605.63 × 239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.89x = 144,986.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,986.63/403.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.98

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