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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.53, 658.74 and 244.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.53, 658.74 and 244.53 is: 366.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.53 : 658.74 = 244.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.53/658.74 = 244.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.53x = 658.74 × 244.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.53x = 161,081.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,081.69/439.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.49

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