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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.52, 657.74 and 352.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.52, 657.74 and 352.64 is: 527.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.52 : 657.74 = 352.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.52/657.74 = 352.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.52x = 657.74 × 352.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.52x = 231,940.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,940.38/439.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.72

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