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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.11, 658.22 and 253.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.11, 658.22 and 253.78 is: 380.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.11 : 658.22 = 253.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.11/658.22 = 253.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.11x = 658.22 × 253.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.11x = 167,040.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,040.16/439.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.41

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