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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.73, 660.30 and 362.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.73, 660.30 and 362.53 is: 544.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.73 : 660.30 = 362.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.73/660.30 = 362.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.73x = 660.30 × 362.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.73x = 239,376.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,376.35/439.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.37

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