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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.80, 658.02 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.80, 658.02 and 247.56 is: 370.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.80 : 658.02 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.80/658.02 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.80x = 658.02 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.80x = 162,899.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,899.43/439.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.39

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