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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.31, 905.99 and 239.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.31, 905.99 and 239.00 is: 358.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.31 : 905.99 = 239.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.31/905.99 = 239.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.31x = 905.99 × 239.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.31x = 216,527.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,527.68/604.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.31

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