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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.36, 658.10 and 276.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.36, 658.10 and 276.56 is: 414.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.36 : 658.10 = 276.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.36/658.10 = 276.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.36x = 658.10 × 276.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.36x = 182,004.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,004.14/439.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.25

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