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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.54, 906.56 and 239.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.54, 906.56 and 239.24 is: 358.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.54 : 906.56 = 239.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.54/906.56 = 239.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.54x = 906.56 × 239.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.54x = 216,885.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,885.41/604.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.76

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