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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.01, 605.85 and 283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.01, 605.85 and 283.76 is: 391.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.01 : 605.85 = 283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.01/605.85 = 283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.01x = 605.85 × 283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.01x = 171,916.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,916.00/439.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.60

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