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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.04, 658.56 and 256.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.04, 658.56 and 256.43 is: 384.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.04 : 658.56 = 256.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.04/658.56 = 256.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.04x = 658.56 × 256.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.04x = 168,874.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,874.54/439.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.65

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