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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.18, 605.81 and 377.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.18, 605.81 and 377.82 is: 521.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.18 : 605.81 = 377.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.18/605.81 = 377.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.18x = 605.81 × 377.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.18x = 228,888.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,888.08/439.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.17

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