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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.88, 659.50 and 266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.88, 659.50 and 266.68 is: 399.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.88 : 659.50 = 266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.88/659.50 = 266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.88x = 659.50 × 266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.88x = 175,875.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,875.46/439.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.83

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