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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.81, 659.09 and 341.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.81, 659.09 and 341.86 is: 512.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.81 : 659.09 = 341.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.81/659.09 = 341.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.81x = 659.09 × 341.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.81x = 225,317.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,317.59/439.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.31

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