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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.62, 559.75 and 239.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.62, 559.75 and 239.91 is: 331.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.62 : 559.75 = 239.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.62/559.75 = 239.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.62x = 559.75 × 239.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.62x = 134,289.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,289.32/405.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.08

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