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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.87, 558.58 and 239.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.87, 558.58 and 239.03 is: 329.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.87 : 558.58 = 239.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.87/558.58 = 239.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.87x = 558.58 × 239.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.87x = 133,517.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,517.38/404.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.78

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