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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.82, 658.50 and 337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.82, 658.50 and 337.52 is: 505.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.82 : 658.50 = 337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.82/658.50 = 337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.82x = 658.50 × 337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.82x = 222,256.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,256.92/439.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.34

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