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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.52, 601.04 and 239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.52, 601.04 and 239.04 is: 329.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.52 : 601.04 = 239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.52/601.04 = 239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.52x = 601.04 × 239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.52x = 143,672.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,672.60/435.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.89

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