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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.08, 656.73 and 256.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.08, 656.73 and 256.02 is: 382.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.08 : 656.73 = 256.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.08/656.73 = 256.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.08x = 656.73 × 256.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.08x = 168,136.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,136.01/439.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.93

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