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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.09, 657.74 and 246.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.09, 657.74 and 246.31 is: 368.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.09 : 657.74 = 246.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.09/657.74 = 246.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.09x = 657.74 × 246.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.09x = 162,007.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,007.94/439.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.96

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