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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.83, 657.72 and 353.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.83, 657.72 and 353.57 is: 528.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.83 : 657.72 = 353.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.83/657.72 = 353.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.83x = 657.72 × 353.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.83x = 232,546.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,546.77/439.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.72

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