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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.70, 657.92 and 386.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.70, 657.92 and 386.24 is: 577.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.70 : 657.92 = 386.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.70/657.92 = 386.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.70x = 657.92 × 386.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.70x = 254,112.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,112.70/439.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.93

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