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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.58, 658.63 and 265.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.58, 658.63 and 265.72 is: 398.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.58 : 658.63 = 265.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.58/658.63 = 265.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.58x = 658.63 × 265.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.58x = 175,012.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,012.04/439.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.13

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