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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.02, 657.61 and 256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.02, 657.61 and 256.32 is: 383.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.02 : 657.61 = 256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.02/657.61 = 256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.02x = 657.61 × 256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.02x = 168,558.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,558.60/439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.94

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