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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.14, 906.35 and 239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.14, 906.35 and 239.04 is: 358.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.14 : 906.35 = 239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.14/906.35 = 239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.14x = 906.35 × 239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.14x = 216,652.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,652.71/604.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.61

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