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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.77, 558.56 and 239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.77, 558.56 and 239 is: 329.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.77 : 558.56 = 239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.77/558.56 = 239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.77x = 558.56 × 239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.77x = 133,495.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,495.84/404.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.81

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