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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.92, 656.66 and 382.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.92, 656.66 and 382.56 is: 571.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.92 : 656.66 = 382.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.92/656.66 = 382.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.92x = 656.66 × 382.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.92x = 251,211.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,211.85/439.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.04

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