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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.38, 906.69 and 239.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.38, 906.69 and 239.17 is: 358.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.38 : 906.69 = 239.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.38/906.69 = 239.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.38x = 906.69 × 239.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.38x = 216,853.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,853.38/604.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.80

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