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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.12, 657.67 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.12, 657.67 and 256.16 is: 383.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.12 : 657.67 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.12/657.67 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.12x = 657.67 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.12x = 168,470.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,470.23/439.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.65

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