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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.02, 606.42 and 372.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.02, 606.42 and 372.87 is: 515.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.02 : 606.42 = 372.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.02/606.42 = 372.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.02x = 606.42 × 372.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.02x = 226,115.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,115.83/439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.05

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