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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.02, 606.06 and 291.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.02, 606.06 and 291.78 is: 402.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.02 : 606.06 = 291.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.02/606.06 = 291.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.02x = 606.06 × 291.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.02x = 176,836.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,836.19/439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.80

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