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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.02, 658.33 and 256.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.02, 658.33 and 256.48 is: 384.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.02 : 658.33 = 256.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.02/658.33 = 256.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.02x = 658.33 × 256.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.02x = 168,846.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,846.19/439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.60

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