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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.17, 604.51 and 376.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.17, 604.51 and 376.94 is: 518.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.17 : 604.51 = 376.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.17/604.51 = 376.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.17x = 604.51 × 376.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.17x = 227,864.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,864.00/439.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.85

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