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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.71, 657.94 and 342.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.71, 657.94 and 342.51 is: 512.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.71 : 657.94 = 342.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.71/657.94 = 342.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.71x = 657.94 × 342.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.71x = 225,351.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,351.03/439.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.50

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