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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.52, 658.76 and 244.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.52, 658.76 and 244.52 is: 366.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.52 : 658.76 = 244.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.52/658.76 = 244.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.52x = 658.76 × 244.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.52x = 161,075.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,075.48/439.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.48

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