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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.28, 559.43 and 239.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.28, 559.43 and 239.55 is: 330.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.28 : 559.43 = 239.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.28/559.43 = 239.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.28x = 559.43 × 239.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.28x = 134,011.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,011.46/405.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.66

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