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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.40, 906.81 and 239.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.40, 906.81 and 239.42 is: 359.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.40 : 906.81 = 239.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.40/906.81 = 239.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.40x = 906.81 × 239.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.40x = 217,108.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,108.45/604.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.21

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