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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.09, 657.72 and 357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.09, 657.72 and 357.08 is: 534.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.09 : 657.72 = 357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.09/657.72 = 357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.09x = 657.72 × 357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.09x = 234,855.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,855.37/439.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.87

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