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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.82, 659.72 and 257.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.82, 659.72 and 257.09 is: 385.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.82 : 659.72 = 257.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.82/659.72 = 257.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.82x = 659.72 × 257.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.82x = 169,604.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,604.76/439.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.63

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