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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.40, 658.89 and 256.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.40, 658.89 and 256.85 is: 385.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.40 : 658.89 = 256.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.40/658.89 = 256.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.40x = 658.89 × 256.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.40x = 169,232.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,232.60/439.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.15

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