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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.50, 658.42 and 256.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.50, 658.42 and 256.84 is: 384.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.50 : 658.42 = 256.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.50/658.42 = 256.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.50x = 658.42 × 256.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.50x = 169,108.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,108.59/439.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.77

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