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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405, 558.74 and 239.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405, 558.74 and 239.18 is: 329.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405 : 558.74 = 239.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405/558.74 = 239.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405x = 558.74 × 239.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405x = 133,639.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,639.43/405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.97

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