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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.62, 659.44 and 256.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.62, 659.44 and 256.88 is: 385.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.62 : 659.44 = 256.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.62/659.44 = 256.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.62x = 659.44 × 256.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.62x = 169,396.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,396.95/439.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.33

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