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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.00, 601.71 and 239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.00, 601.71 and 239.54 is: 330.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.00 : 601.71 = 239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.00/601.71 = 239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.00x = 601.71 × 239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.00x = 144,135.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,135.12/436.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.59

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