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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.01, 605.87 and 242.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.01, 605.87 and 242.53 is: 334.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.01 : 605.87 = 242.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.01/605.87 = 242.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.01x = 605.87 × 242.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.01x = 146,938.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,938.21/439.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.70

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