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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.39, 654.65 and 239.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.39, 654.65 and 239.43 is: 358.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.39 : 654.65 = 239.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.39/654.65 = 239.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.39x = 654.65 × 239.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.39x = 156,741.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,741.65/437.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.35

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