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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.86, 660.75 and 371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.86, 660.75 and 371.52 is: 558.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.86 : 660.75 = 371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.86/660.75 = 371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.86x = 660.75 × 371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.86x = 245,481.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,481.84/439.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.09

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