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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.44, 906.72 and 239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.44, 906.72 and 239.40 is: 359.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.44 : 906.72 = 239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.44/906.72 = 239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.44x = 906.72 × 239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.44x = 217,068.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,068.77/604.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.12

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