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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.12, 657.72 and 357.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.12, 657.72 and 357.64 is: 535.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.12 : 657.72 = 357.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.12/657.72 = 357.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.12x = 657.72 × 357.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.12x = 235,226.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,226.98/439.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.68

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