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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.98, 658.62 and 371.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.98, 658.62 and 371.04 is: 555.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.98 : 658.62 = 371.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.98/658.62 = 371.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.98x = 658.62 × 371.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.98x = 244,374.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,374.36/439.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.42

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