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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.32, 907.02 and 239.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.32, 907.02 and 239.82 is: 359.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.32 : 907.02 = 239.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.32/907.02 = 239.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.32x = 907.02 × 239.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.32x = 217,521.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,521.54/604.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.94

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