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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.65, 659.26 and 257.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.65, 659.26 and 257.10 is: 385.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.65 : 659.26 = 257.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.65/659.26 = 257.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.65x = 659.26 × 257.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.65x = 169,495.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,495.75/439.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.52

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