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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.01, 657.90 and 381.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.01, 657.90 and 381.90 is: 572.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.01 : 657.90 = 381.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.01/657.90 = 381.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.01x = 657.90 × 381.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.01x = 251,252.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,252.01/439.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.32

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