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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.53, 659.97 and 357.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.53, 659.97 and 357.59 is: 536.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.53 : 659.97 = 357.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.53/659.97 = 357.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.53x = 659.97 × 357.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.53x = 235,998.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,998.67/439.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.93

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