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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.34, 658.49 and 244.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.34, 658.49 and 244.29 is: 366.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.34 : 658.49 = 244.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.34/658.49 = 244.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.34x = 658.49 × 244.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.34x = 160,863.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,863.64/439.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.15

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