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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.17, 659 and 233.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.17, 659 and 233.74 is: 350.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.17 : 659 = 233.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.17/659 = 233.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.17x = 659 × 233.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.17x = 154,034.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,034.66/439.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.74

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