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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.08, 605.96 and 289.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.08, 605.96 and 289.72 is: 399.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.08 : 605.96 = 289.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.08/605.96 = 289.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.08x = 605.96 × 289.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.08x = 175,558.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,558.73/439.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.83

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