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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.06, 601.76 and 239.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.06, 601.76 and 239.57 is: 330.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.06 : 601.76 = 239.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.06/601.76 = 239.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.06x = 601.76 × 239.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.06x = 144,159.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,159.44/436.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.60

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