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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.55, 906.27 and 239.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.55, 906.27 and 239.25 is: 358.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.55 : 906.27 = 239.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.55/906.27 = 239.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.55x = 906.27 × 239.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.55x = 216,825.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,825.10/604.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.66

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