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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.14, 659.43 and 269.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.14, 659.43 and 269.22 is: 404.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.14 : 659.43 = 269.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.14/659.43 = 269.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.14x = 659.43 × 269.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.14x = 177,531.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,531.74/439.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.27

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