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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.91, 755.76 and 439.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.91, 755.76 and 439.43 is: 660.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.91 : 755.76 = 439.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.91/755.76 = 439.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.91x = 755.76 × 439.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.91x = 332,103.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,103.62/502.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.36

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