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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.17, 605.52 and 356.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.17, 605.52 and 356.55 is: 491.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.17 : 605.52 = 356.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.17/605.52 = 356.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.17x = 605.52 × 356.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.17x = 215,898.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,898.16/439.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.60

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