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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.49, 559.47 and 239.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.49, 559.47 and 239.63 is: 330.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.49 : 559.47 = 239.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.49/559.47 = 239.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.49x = 559.47 × 239.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.49x = 134,065.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,065.80/405.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.63

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