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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.23, 657.99 and 265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.23, 657.99 and 265.40 is: 397.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.23 : 657.99 = 265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.23/657.99 = 265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.23x = 657.99 × 265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.23x = 174,627.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,627.26/439.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.58

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