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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.86, 607 and 243.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.86, 607 and 243.37 is: 335.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.86 : 607 = 243.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.86/607 = 243.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.86x = 607 × 243.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.86x = 147,722.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,722.56/439.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.84

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