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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.08, 906.21 and 239.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.08, 906.21 and 239.13 is: 358.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.08 : 906.21 = 239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.08/906.21 = 239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.08x = 906.21 × 239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.08x = 216,702.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,702.00/604.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.73

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