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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.14, 658.83 and 256.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.14, 658.83 and 256.65 is: 385.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.14 : 658.83 = 256.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.14/658.83 = 256.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.14x = 658.83 × 256.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.14x = 169,088.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,088.72/439.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.05

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