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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.99, 601.63 and 239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.99, 601.63 and 239.50 is: 330.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.99 : 601.63 = 239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.99/601.63 = 239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.99x = 601.63 × 239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.99x = 144,087.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,087.38/435.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.48

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