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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.91, 605.88 and 239.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.91, 605.88 and 239.30 is: 358.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.91 : 605.88 = 239.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.91/605.88 = 239.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.91x = 605.88 × 239.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.91x = 144,987.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,987.08/403.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.96

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