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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.74, 658.74 and 335.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.74, 658.74 and 335.74 is: 502.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.74 : 658.74 = 335.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.74/658.74 = 335.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.74x = 658.74 × 335.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.74x = 221,165.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,165.37/439.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.95

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