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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.60, 659.38 and 276.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.60, 659.38 and 276.78 is: 415.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.60 : 659.38 = 276.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.60/659.38 = 276.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.60x = 659.38 × 276.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.60x = 182,503.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,503.20/439.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.16

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