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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.85, 906.92 and 239.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.85, 906.92 and 239.24 is: 358.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.85 : 906.92 = 239.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.85/906.92 = 239.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.85x = 906.92 × 239.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.85x = 216,965.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,965.81/604.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.71

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