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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.02, 658.38 and 244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.02, 658.38 and 244.32 is: 366.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.02 : 658.38 = 244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.02/658.38 = 244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.02x = 658.38 × 244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.02x = 160,853.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,853.14/439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.39

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