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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.10, 605.94 and 281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.10, 605.94 and 281.52 is: 388.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.10 : 605.94 = 281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.10/605.94 = 281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.10x = 605.94 × 281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.10x = 170,584.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,584.23/439.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.49

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