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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.33, 658.80 and 256.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.33, 658.80 and 256.78 is: 385.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.33 : 658.80 = 256.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.33/658.80 = 256.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.33x = 658.80 × 256.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.33x = 169,166.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,166.66/439.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.06

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