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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.20, 907.39 and 239.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.20, 907.39 and 239.89 is: 359.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.20 : 907.39 = 239.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.20/907.39 = 239.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.20x = 907.39 × 239.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.20x = 217,673.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,673.79/605.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.67

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