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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.36, 659.22 and 337.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.36, 659.22 and 337.30 is: 506.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.36 : 659.22 = 337.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.36/659.22 = 337.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.36x = 659.22 × 337.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.36x = 222,354.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,354.91/439.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.09

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