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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.79, 658.16 and 266.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.79, 658.16 and 266.35 is: 398.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.79 : 658.16 = 266.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.79/658.16 = 266.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.79x = 658.16 × 266.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.79x = 175,300.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,300.92/439.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.60

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