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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.27, 658.92 and 374.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.27, 658.92 and 374.74 is: 562.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.27 : 658.92 = 374.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.27/658.92 = 374.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.27x = 658.92 × 374.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.27x = 246,923.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,923.68/439.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.12

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