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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.98, 660.03 and 359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.98, 660.03 and 359.52 is: 539.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.98 : 660.03 = 359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.98/660.03 = 359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.98x = 660.03 × 359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.98x = 237,293.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,293.99/439.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.33

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