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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.29, 657.18 and 379.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.29, 657.18 and 379.17 is: 567.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.29 : 657.18 = 379.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.29/657.18 = 379.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.29x = 657.18 × 379.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.29x = 249,182.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,182.94/439.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.24

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