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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.29, 657.18 and 379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.29, 657.18 and 379.08 is: 567.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.29 : 657.18 = 379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.29/657.18 = 379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.29x = 657.18 × 379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.29x = 249,123.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,123.79/439.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.11

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