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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.82, 658.86 and 266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.82, 658.86 and 266.52 is: 399.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.82 : 658.86 = 266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.82/658.86 = 266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.82x = 658.86 × 266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.82x = 175,599.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,599.37/439.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.25

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