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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.71, 659.69 and 264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.71, 659.69 and 264.20 is: 396.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.71 : 659.69 = 264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.71/659.69 = 264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.71x = 659.69 × 264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.71x = 174,290.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,290.10/439.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.38

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