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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.22, 658.40 and 276.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.22, 658.40 and 276.55 is: 414.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.22 : 658.40 = 276.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.22/658.40 = 276.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.22x = 658.40 × 276.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.22x = 182,077.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,077.49/439.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.55

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