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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.94, 659.94 and 245.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.94, 659.94 and 245.06 is: 367.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.94 : 659.94 = 245.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.94/659.94 = 245.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.94x = 659.94 × 245.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.94x = 161,724.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,724.90/439.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.61

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