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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.53, 656.12 and 374.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.53, 656.12 and 374.09 is: 558.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.53 : 656.12 = 374.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.53/656.12 = 374.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.53x = 656.12 × 374.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.53x = 245,442.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,442.78/439.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.42

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