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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.73, 658.91 and 244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.73, 658.91 and 244.62 is: 366.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.73 : 658.91 = 244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.73/658.91 = 244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.73x = 658.91 × 244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.73x = 161,181.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,181.34/439.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.55

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