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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.32, 606.76 and 239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.32, 606.76 and 239.88 is: 359.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.32 : 606.76 = 239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.32/606.76 = 239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.32x = 606.76 × 239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.32x = 145,549.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,549.59/404.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.99

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