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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.14, 605.73 and 291.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.14, 605.73 and 291.81 is: 402.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.14 : 605.73 = 291.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.14/605.73 = 291.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.14x = 605.73 × 291.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.14x = 176,758.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,758.07/439.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.51

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