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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.87, 906.90 and 239.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.87, 906.90 and 239.71 is: 359.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.87 : 906.90 = 239.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.87/906.90 = 239.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.87x = 906.90 × 239.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.87x = 217,393.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,393.00/604.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.40

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