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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.74, 658.94 and 393.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.74, 658.94 and 393.84 is: 590.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.74 : 658.94 = 393.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.74/658.94 = 393.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.74x = 658.94 × 393.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.74x = 259,514.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,514.96/439.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.16

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