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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.07, 658.73 and 233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.07, 658.73 and 233.76 is: 350.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.07 : 658.73 = 233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.07/658.73 = 233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.07x = 658.73 × 233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.07x = 153,984.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,984.72/439.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.71

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