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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.08, 658.14 and 277.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.08, 658.14 and 277.08 is: 415.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.08 : 658.14 = 277.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.08/658.14 = 277.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.08x = 658.14 × 277.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.08x = 182,357.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,357.43/439.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.32

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