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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.02, 658.26 and 256.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.02, 658.26 and 256.50 is: 384.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.02 : 658.26 = 256.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.02/658.26 = 256.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.02x = 658.26 × 256.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.02x = 168,843.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,843.69/439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.59

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