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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.66, 659.61 and 257.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.66, 659.61 and 257.18 is: 385.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.66 : 659.61 = 257.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.66/659.61 = 257.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.66x = 659.61 × 257.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.66x = 169,637.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,637.21/439.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.84

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