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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.38, 657.99 and 265.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.38, 657.99 and 265.86 is: 398.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.38 : 657.99 = 265.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.38/657.99 = 265.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.38x = 657.99 × 265.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.38x = 174,933.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,933.22/439.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.14

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