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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.57, 907.07 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.57, 907.07 and 239.16 is: 358.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.57 : 907.07 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.57/907.07 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.57x = 907.07 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.57x = 216,935.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,935.37/604.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.82

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