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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.03, 601.74 and 239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.03, 601.74 and 239.54 is: 330.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.03 : 601.74 = 239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.03/601.74 = 239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.03x = 601.74 × 239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.03x = 144,137.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,137.79/436.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.57

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