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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.76, 658.68 and 353.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.76, 658.68 and 353.68 is: 529.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.76 : 658.68 = 353.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.76/658.68 = 353.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.76x = 658.68 × 353.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.76x = 232,961.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,961.94/439.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.75

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