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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.44, 659.42 and 257.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.44, 659.42 and 257.19 is: 385.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.44 : 659.42 = 257.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.44/659.42 = 257.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.44x = 659.42 × 257.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.44x = 169,596.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,596.23/439.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.94

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