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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.20, 659.61 and 362.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.20, 659.61 and 362.52 is: 544.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.20 : 659.61 = 362.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.20/659.61 = 362.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.20x = 659.61 × 362.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.20x = 239,121.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,121.82/439.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.45

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