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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.17, 906.53 and 239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.17, 906.53 and 239.22 is: 358.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.17 : 906.53 = 239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.17/906.53 = 239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.17x = 906.53 × 239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.17x = 216,858.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,858.91/604.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.94

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