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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.72, 559.80 and 239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.72, 559.80 and 239.88 is: 330.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.72 : 559.80 = 239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.72/559.80 = 239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.72x = 559.80 × 239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.72x = 134,284.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,284.82/405.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.98

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