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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.10, 605.74 and 291.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.10, 605.74 and 291.55 is: 402.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.10 : 605.74 = 291.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.10/605.74 = 291.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.10x = 605.74 × 291.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.10x = 176,600.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,600.47/439.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.19

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