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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.62, 658.81 and 244.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.62, 658.81 and 244.61 is: 366.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.62 : 658.81 = 244.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.62/658.81 = 244.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.62x = 658.81 × 244.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.62x = 161,151.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,151.51/439.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.57

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