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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.03, 657.84 and 243.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.03, 657.84 and 243.74 is: 365.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.03 : 657.84 = 243.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.03/657.84 = 243.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.03x = 657.84 × 243.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.03x = 160,341.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,341.92/439.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.22

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