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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.29, 657.38 and 265.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.29, 657.38 and 265.88 is: 397.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.29 : 657.38 = 265.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.29/657.38 = 265.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.29x = 657.38 × 265.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.29x = 174,786.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,786.50/439.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.88

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