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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.16, 658.26 and 246.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.16, 658.26 and 246.38 is: 369.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.16 : 658.26 = 246.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.16/658.26 = 246.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.16x = 658.26 × 246.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.16x = 162,178.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,178.81/439.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.30

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