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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.33, 559.28 and 239.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.33, 559.28 and 239.59 is: 330.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.33 : 559.28 = 239.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.33/559.28 = 239.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.33x = 559.28 × 239.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.33x = 133,997.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,997.30/405.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.59

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