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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.27, 659.14 and 257.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.27, 659.14 and 257.02 is: 385.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.27 : 659.14 = 257.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.27/659.14 = 257.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.27x = 659.14 × 257.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.27x = 169,413.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,413.58/439.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.67

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