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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.34, 657.38 and 276.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.34, 657.38 and 276.26 is: 413.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.34 : 657.38 = 276.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.34/657.38 = 276.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.34x = 657.38 × 276.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.34x = 181,603.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,603.13/439.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.36

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