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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.68, 658.76 and 265.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.68, 658.76 and 265.93 is: 398.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.68 : 658.76 = 265.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.68/658.76 = 265.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.68x = 658.76 × 265.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.68x = 175,185.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,185.52/439.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.44

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