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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.76, 658.95 and 370.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.76, 658.95 and 370.96 is: 555.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.76 : 658.95 = 370.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.76/658.95 = 370.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.76x = 658.95 × 370.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.76x = 244,446.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,446.85/439.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.86

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