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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.35, 905.99 and 239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.35, 905.99 and 239.40 is: 358.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.35 : 905.99 = 239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.35/905.99 = 239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.35x = 905.99 × 239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.35x = 216,892.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,892.81/604.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.89

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