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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.52, 659.46 and 257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.52, 659.46 and 257 is: 385.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.52 : 659.46 = 257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.52/659.46 = 257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.52x = 659.46 × 257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.52x = 169,481.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,481.22/439.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.61

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