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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.02, 658.22 and 246.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.02, 658.22 and 246.78 is: 370.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.02 : 658.22 = 246.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.02/658.22 = 246.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.02x = 658.22 × 246.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.02x = 162,435.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,435.53/439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.00

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