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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.84, 659.94 and 358.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.84, 659.94 and 358.84 is: 538.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.84 : 659.94 = 358.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.84/659.94 = 358.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.84x = 659.94 × 358.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.84x = 236,812.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,812.87/439.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.41

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