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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.99, 659.17 and 257.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.99, 659.17 and 257.34 is: 385.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.99 : 659.17 = 257.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.99/659.17 = 257.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.99x = 659.17 × 257.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.99x = 169,630.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,630.81/439.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.53

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