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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.50, 559.44 and 239.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.50, 559.44 and 239.72 is: 330.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.50 : 559.44 = 239.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.50/559.44 = 239.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.50x = 559.44 × 239.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.50x = 134,106.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,106.16/405.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.72

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