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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.88, 558.75 and 239.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.88, 558.75 and 239.19 is: 330.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.88 : 558.75 = 239.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.88/558.75 = 239.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.88x = 558.75 × 239.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.88x = 133,647.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,647.41/404.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.09

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