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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.12, 607.08 and 384.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.12, 607.08 and 384.40 is: 531.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.12 : 607.08 = 384.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.12/607.08 = 384.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.12x = 607.08 × 384.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.12x = 233,361.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,361.55/439.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.43

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