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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.20, 657.72 and 335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.20, 657.72 and 335.88 is: 502.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.20 : 657.72 = 335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.20/657.72 = 335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.20x = 657.72 × 335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.20x = 220,914.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,914.99/439.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.99

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