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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.52, 659.36 and 183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.52, 659.36 and 183.04 is: 274.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.52 : 659.36 = 183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.52/659.36 = 183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.52x = 659.36 × 183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.52x = 120,689.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,689.25/439.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.59

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