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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.86, 907.74 and 239.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.86, 907.74 and 239.90 is: 360.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.86 : 907.74 = 239.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.86/907.74 = 239.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.86x = 907.74 × 239.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.86x = 217,766.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,766.83/604.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.03

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