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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.41, 659.02 and 266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.41, 659.02 and 266.14 is: 399.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.41 : 659.02 = 266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.41/659.02 = 266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.41x = 659.02 × 266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.41x = 175,391.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,391.58/439.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.15

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