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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.16, 656.13 and 361.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.16, 656.13 and 361.23 is: 539.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.16 : 656.13 = 361.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.16/656.13 = 361.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.16x = 656.13 × 361.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.16x = 237,012.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,012.73/439.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.70

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