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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.84, 659.55 and 257.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.84, 659.55 and 257.28 is: 385.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.84 : 659.55 = 257.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.84/659.55 = 257.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.84x = 659.55 × 257.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.84x = 169,689.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,689.02/439.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.80

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