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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.06, 658.40 and 241.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.06, 658.40 and 241.27 is: 361.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.06 : 658.40 = 241.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.06/658.40 = 241.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.06x = 658.40 × 241.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.06x = 158,852.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,852.19/439.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.80

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