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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.43, 559.56 and 239.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.43, 559.56 and 239.77 is: 330.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.43 : 559.56 = 239.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.43/559.56 = 239.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.43x = 559.56 × 239.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.43x = 134,165.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,165.70/405.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.92

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