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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.08, 659.01 and 342.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.08, 659.01 and 342.21 is: 513.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.08 : 659.01 = 342.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.08/659.01 = 342.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.08x = 659.01 × 342.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.08x = 225,518.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,518.62/439.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.61

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