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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.74, 559.81 and 239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.74, 559.81 and 239.88 is: 330.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.74 : 559.81 = 239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.74/559.81 = 239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.74x = 559.81 × 239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.74x = 134,287.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,287.22/405.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.97

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