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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.72, 659.58 and 352.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.72, 659.58 and 352.65 is: 528.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.72 : 659.58 = 352.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.72/659.58 = 352.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.72x = 659.58 × 352.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.72x = 232,600.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,600.89/439.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.98

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