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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.39, 659.04 and 366.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.39, 659.04 and 366.73 is: 550.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.39 : 659.04 = 366.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.39/659.04 = 366.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.39x = 659.04 × 366.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.39x = 241,689.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,689.74/439.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.06

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