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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.11, 658.26 and 243.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.11, 658.26 and 243.87 is: 365.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.11 : 658.26 = 243.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.11/658.26 = 243.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.11x = 658.26 × 243.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.11x = 160,533.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,533.05/439.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.59

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