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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.62, 658.32 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.62, 658.32 and 254.04 is: 380.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.62 : 658.32 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.62/658.32 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.62x = 658.32 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.62x = 167,239.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,239.61/439.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.42

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