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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.34, 658.33 and 265.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.34, 658.33 and 265.82 is: 398.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.34 : 658.33 = 265.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.34/658.33 = 265.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.34x = 658.33 × 265.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.34x = 174,993.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,993.32/439.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.31

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