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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.02, 658.91 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.02, 658.91 and 256.16 is: 384.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.02 : 658.91 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.02/658.91 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.02x = 658.91 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.02x = 168,781.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,781.81/439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.45

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