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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.43, 658.94 and 254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.43, 658.94 and 254.34 is: 381.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.43 : 658.94 = 254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.43/658.94 = 254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.43x = 658.94 × 254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.43x = 167,593.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,593.53/439.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.39

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