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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.46, 606.42 and 239.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.46, 606.42 and 239.94 is: 359.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.46 : 606.42 = 239.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.46/606.42 = 239.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.46x = 606.42 × 239.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.46x = 145,504.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,504.41/404.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.75

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