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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.59, 559.67 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.59, 559.67 and 239.76 is: 330.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.59 : 559.67 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.59/559.67 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.59x = 559.67 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.59x = 134,185.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,185.28/405.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.84

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