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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.51, 658.93 and 266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.51, 658.93 and 266.13 is: 398.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.51 : 658.93 = 266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.51/658.93 = 266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.51x = 658.93 × 266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.51x = 175,358.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,358.55/439.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.99

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