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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.92, 605.68 and 239.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.92, 605.68 and 239.44 is: 359.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.92 : 605.68 = 239.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.92/605.68 = 239.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.92x = 605.68 × 239.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.92x = 145,024.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,024.02/403.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.04

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