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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.50, 659.43 and 268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.50, 659.43 and 268.50 is: 402.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.50 : 659.43 = 268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.50/659.43 = 268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.50x = 659.43 × 268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.50x = 177,056.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,056.96/439.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.86

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