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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.90, 660.15 and 349.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.90, 660.15 and 349.18 is: 524.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.90 : 660.15 = 349.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.90/660.15 = 349.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.90x = 660.15 × 349.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.90x = 230,509.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,509.53/439.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.01

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