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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.52, 659.96 and 342.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.52, 659.96 and 342.24 is: 513.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.52 : 659.96 = 342.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.52/659.96 = 342.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.52x = 659.96 × 342.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.52x = 225,865.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,865.57/439.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.90

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