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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.18, 660.08 and 256.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.18, 660.08 and 256.93 is: 386.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.18 : 660.08 = 256.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.18/660.08 = 256.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.18x = 660.08 × 256.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.18x = 169,593.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,593.35/439.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.16

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