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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.10, 606.32 and 392.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.10, 606.32 and 392.39 is: 541.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.10 : 606.32 = 392.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.10/606.32 = 392.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.10x = 606.32 × 392.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.10x = 237,913.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,913.90/439.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.82

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