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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.30, 658.96 and 276.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.30, 658.96 and 276.76 is: 415.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.30 : 658.96 = 276.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.30/658.96 = 276.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.30x = 658.96 × 276.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.30x = 182,373.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,373.77/439.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.15

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