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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.19, 660.81 and 348.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.19, 660.81 and 348.87 is: 524.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.19 : 660.81 = 348.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.19/660.81 = 348.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.19x = 660.81 × 348.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.19x = 230,536.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,536.78/439.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.92

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