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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.48, 659.42 and 244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.48, 659.42 and 244.44 is: 366.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.48 : 659.42 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.48/659.42 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.48x = 659.42 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.48x = 161,188.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,188.62/439.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.77

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