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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.08, 658.08 and 362.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.08, 658.08 and 362.16 is: 542.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.08 : 658.08 = 362.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.08/658.08 = 362.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.08x = 658.08 × 362.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.08x = 238,330.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,330.25/439.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.79

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