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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.49, 659.32 and 367.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.49, 659.32 and 367.85 is: 551.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.49 : 659.32 = 367.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.49/659.32 = 367.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.49x = 659.32 × 367.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.49x = 242,530.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,530.86/439.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.85

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