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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.37, 658.54 and 234.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.37, 658.54 and 234.03 is: 350.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.37 : 658.54 = 234.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.37/658.54 = 234.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.37x = 658.54 × 234.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.37x = 154,118.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,118.12/439.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.77

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