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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.38, 658.80 and 277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.38, 658.80 and 277.02 is: 415.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.38 : 658.80 = 277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.38/658.80 = 277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.38x = 658.80 × 277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.38x = 182,500.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,500.78/439.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.36

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