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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.89, 607.00 and 243.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.89, 607.00 and 243.41 is: 335.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.89 : 607.00 = 243.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.89/607.00 = 243.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.89x = 607.00 × 243.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.89x = 147,745.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,745.62/439.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.87

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