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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.02, 658.10 and 246.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.02, 658.10 and 246.50 is: 369.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.02 : 658.10 = 246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.02/658.10 = 246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.02x = 658.10 × 246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.02x = 162,221.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,221.65/439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.51

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