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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.05, 658.70 and 246.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.05, 658.70 and 246.81 is: 370.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.05 : 658.70 = 246.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.05/658.70 = 246.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.05x = 658.70 × 246.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.05x = 162,572.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,572.51/439.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.28

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