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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.68, 659.04 and 336.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.68, 659.04 and 336.16 is: 503.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.68 : 659.04 = 336.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.68/659.04 = 336.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.68x = 659.04 × 336.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.68x = 221,542.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,542.89/439.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.87

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