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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.25, 906.59 and 239.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.25, 906.59 and 239.29 is: 359.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.25 : 906.59 = 239.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.25/906.59 = 239.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.25x = 906.59 × 239.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.25x = 216,936.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,936.72/604.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.02

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