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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.98, 907.16 and 239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.98, 907.16 and 239.58 is: 359.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.98 : 907.16 = 239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.98/907.16 = 239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.98x = 907.16 × 239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.98x = 217,336.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,336.19/604.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.25

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