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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.35, 659.03 and 367.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.35, 659.03 and 367.06 is: 550.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.35 : 659.03 = 367.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.35/659.03 = 367.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.35x = 659.03 × 367.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.35x = 241,903.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,903.55/439.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.59

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