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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.58, 659.36 and 244.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.58, 659.36 and 244.87 is: 367.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.58 : 659.36 = 244.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.58/659.36 = 244.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.58x = 659.36 × 244.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.58x = 161,458.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,458.92/439.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.31

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