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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.24, 657.78 and 277.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.24, 657.78 and 277.24 is: 415.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.24 : 657.78 = 277.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.24/657.78 = 277.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.24x = 657.78 × 277.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.24x = 182,362.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,362.93/439.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.18

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