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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.38, 659.72 and 275.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.38, 659.72 and 275.55 is: 413.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.38 : 659.72 = 275.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.38/659.72 = 275.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.38x = 659.72 × 275.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.38x = 181,784.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,784.47/439.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.73

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