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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.75, 659.63 and 247.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.75, 659.63 and 247.39 is: 371.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.75 : 659.63 = 247.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.75/659.63 = 247.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.75x = 659.63 × 247.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.75x = 163,185.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,185.87/439.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.09

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