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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.75, 659.90 and 257.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.75, 659.90 and 257.23 is: 386.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.75 : 659.90 = 257.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.75/659.90 = 257.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.75x = 659.90 × 257.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.75x = 169,746.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,746.08/439.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.01

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