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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.38, 906.32 and 239.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.38, 906.32 and 239.06 is: 358.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.38 : 906.32 = 239.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.38/906.32 = 239.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.38x = 906.32 × 239.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.38x = 216,664.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,664.86/604.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.49

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