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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.85, 659.89 and 361.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.85, 659.89 and 361.89 is: 542.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.85 : 659.89 = 361.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.85/659.89 = 361.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.85x = 659.89 × 361.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.85x = 238,808.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,808.04/439.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.93

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