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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.76, 606.52 and 239.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.76, 606.52 and 239.90 is: 359.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.76 : 606.52 = 239.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.76/606.52 = 239.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.76x = 606.52 × 239.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.76x = 145,503.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,503.60/404.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.48

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