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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.61, 659.03 and 362.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.61, 659.03 and 362.39 is: 543.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.61 : 659.03 = 362.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.61/659.03 = 362.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.61x = 659.03 × 362.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.61x = 238,820.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,820.77/439.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.26

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