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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439, 657.68 and 255.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439, 657.68 and 255.84 is: 383.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439 : 657.68 = 255.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439/657.68 = 255.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439x = 657.68 × 255.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439x = 168,260.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,260.85/439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.28

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