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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.04, 601.71 and 239.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.04, 601.71 and 239.51 is: 330.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.04 : 601.71 = 239.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.04/601.71 = 239.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.04x = 601.71 × 239.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.04x = 144,116.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,116.17/436.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.51

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