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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.53, 559.53 and 239.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.53, 559.53 and 239.75 is: 330.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.53 : 559.53 = 239.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.53/559.53 = 239.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.53x = 559.53 × 239.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.53x = 134,144.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,144.52/405.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.79

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