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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.53, 601.03 and 239.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.53, 601.03 and 239.05 is: 329.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.53 : 601.03 = 239.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.53/601.03 = 239.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.53x = 601.03 × 239.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.53x = 143,672.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,672.02/435.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.88

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