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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.84, 659.60 and 258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.84, 659.60 and 258.40 is: 387.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.84 : 659.60 = 258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.84/659.60 = 258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.84x = 659.60 × 258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.84x = 170,440.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,440.64/439.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.51

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