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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.20, 605.69 and 239.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.20, 605.69 and 239.73 is: 359.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.20 : 605.69 = 239.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.20/605.69 = 239.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.20x = 605.69 × 239.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.20x = 145,199.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,199.49/404.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.23

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