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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.07, 605.99 and 281.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.07, 605.99 and 281.66 is: 388.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.07 : 605.99 = 281.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.07/605.99 = 281.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.07x = 605.99 × 281.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.07x = 170,678.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,678.71/439.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.73

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