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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.91, 558.74 and 239.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.91, 558.74 and 239.13 is: 329.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.91 : 558.74 = 239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.91/558.74 = 239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.91x = 558.74 × 239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.91x = 133,612.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,612.09/404.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.98

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