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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.50, 659.25 and 374.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.50, 659.25 and 374.37 is: 561.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.50 : 659.25 = 374.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.50/659.25 = 374.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.50x = 659.25 × 374.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.50x = 246,803.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,803.42/439.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.56

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