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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.71, 655.26 and 239.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.71, 655.26 and 239.13 is: 358.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.71 : 655.26 = 239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.71/655.26 = 239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.71x = 655.26 × 239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.71x = 156,692.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,692.32/436.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.80

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