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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.47, 657.45 and 371.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.47, 657.45 and 371.16 is: 555.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.47 : 657.45 = 371.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.47/657.45 = 371.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.47x = 657.45 × 371.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.47x = 244,019.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,019.14/439.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.26

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