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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.11, 658.01 and 265.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.11, 658.01 and 265.59 is: 397.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.11 : 658.01 = 265.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.11/658.01 = 265.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.11x = 658.01 × 265.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.11x = 174,760.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,760.88/439.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.99

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