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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.18, 604.16 and 379.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.18, 604.16 and 379.72 is: 522.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.18 : 604.16 = 379.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.18/604.16 = 379.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.18x = 604.16 × 379.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.18x = 229,411.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,411.07/439.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.37

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