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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.02, 605.31 and 355.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.02, 605.31 and 355.82 is: 490.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.02 : 605.31 = 355.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.02/605.31 = 355.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.02x = 605.31 × 355.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.02x = 215,381.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,381.40/439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.60

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