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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.92, 658.68 and 367.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.92, 658.68 and 367.92 is: 550.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.92 : 658.68 = 367.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.92/658.68 = 367.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.92x = 658.68 × 367.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.92x = 242,341.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,341.55/439.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.88

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