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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.32, 658.11 and 266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.32, 658.11 and 266.02 is: 398.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.32 : 658.11 = 266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.32/658.11 = 266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.32x = 658.11 × 266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.32x = 175,070.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,070.42/439.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.50

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