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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.38, 657.96 and 392.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.38, 657.96 and 392.94 is: 588.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.38 : 657.96 = 392.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.38/657.96 = 392.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.38x = 657.96 × 392.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.38x = 258,538.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,538.80/439.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.42

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