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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.83, 558.66 and 239.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.83, 558.66 and 239.05 is: 329.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.83 : 558.66 = 239.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.83/558.66 = 239.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.83x = 558.66 × 239.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.83x = 133,547.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,547.67/404.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.89

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