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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.24, 659.64 and 392.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.24, 659.64 and 392.20 is: 589.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.24 : 659.64 = 392.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.24/659.64 = 392.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.24x = 659.64 × 392.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.24x = 258,710.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,710.81/439.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.00

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