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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.98, 659.12 and 266.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.98, 659.12 and 266.15 is: 398.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.98 : 659.12 = 266.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.98/659.12 = 266.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.98x = 659.12 × 266.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.98x = 175,420.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,420.16/439.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.70

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