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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.75, 659.19 and 244.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.75, 659.19 and 244.85 is: 367.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.75 : 659.19 = 244.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.75/659.19 = 244.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.75x = 659.19 × 244.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.75x = 161,400.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,400.29/439.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.03

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