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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.92, 558.82 and 239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.92, 558.82 and 239.12 is: 330.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.92 : 558.82 = 239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.92/558.82 = 239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.92x = 558.82 × 239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.92x = 133,625.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,625.04/404.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.00

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