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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.76, 558.56 and 239.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.76, 558.56 and 239.09 is: 329.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.76 : 558.56 = 239.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.76/558.56 = 239.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.76x = 558.56 × 239.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.76x = 133,543.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,543.92/404.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.93

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