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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.91, 607.05 and 258.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.91, 607.05 and 258.06 is: 356.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.91 : 607.05 = 258.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.91/607.05 = 258.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.91x = 607.05 × 258.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.91x = 156,653.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,653.16/439.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.10

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