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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.33, 659.27 and 244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.33, 659.27 and 244.48 is: 366.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.33 : 659.27 = 244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.33/659.27 = 244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.33x = 659.27 × 244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.33x = 161,178.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,178.33/439.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.87

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