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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.74, 659.61 and 337.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.74, 659.61 and 337.68 is: 506.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.74 : 659.61 = 337.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.74/659.61 = 337.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.74x = 659.61 × 337.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.74x = 222,737.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,737.10/439.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.52

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