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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.31, 906.60 and 239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.31, 906.60 and 239 is: 358.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.31 : 906.60 = 239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.31/906.60 = 239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.31x = 906.60 × 239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.31x = 216,677.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,677.40/604.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.55

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