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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.29, 559.34 and 239.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.29, 559.34 and 239.64 is: 330.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.29 : 559.34 = 239.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.29/559.34 = 239.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.29x = 559.34 × 239.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.29x = 134,040.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,040.84/405.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.73

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