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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.85, 558.89 and 239.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.85, 558.89 and 239.11 is: 330.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.85 : 558.89 = 239.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.85/558.89 = 239.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.85x = 558.89 × 239.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.85x = 133,638.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,638.98/404.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.10

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