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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.98, 659.98 and 348.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.98, 659.98 and 348.86 is: 523.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.98 : 659.98 = 348.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.98/659.98 = 348.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.98x = 659.98 × 348.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.98x = 230,240.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,240.62/439.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.30

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