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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.68, 659.44 and 256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.68, 659.44 and 256.80 is: 385.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.68 : 659.44 = 256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.68/659.44 = 256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.68x = 659.44 × 256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.68x = 169,344.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,344.19/439.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.15

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