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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.88, 659.38 and 244.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.88, 659.38 and 244.97 is: 367.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.88 : 659.38 = 244.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.88/659.38 = 244.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.88x = 659.38 × 244.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.88x = 161,528.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,528.62/439.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.21

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