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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.90, 659.64 and 257.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.90, 659.64 and 257.35 is: 385.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.90 : 659.64 = 257.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.90/659.64 = 257.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.90x = 659.64 × 257.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.90x = 169,755.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,755.06/439.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.90

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