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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.37, 683.37 and 239.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.37, 683.37 and 239.01 is: 358.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.37 : 683.37 = 239.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.37/683.37 = 239.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.37x = 683.37 × 239.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.37x = 163,332.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,332.26/455.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.68

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