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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.41, 659.24 and 256.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.41, 659.24 and 256.97 is: 385.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.41 : 659.24 = 256.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.41/659.24 = 256.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.41x = 659.24 × 256.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.41x = 169,400.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,400.32/439.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.52

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