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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.18, 605.88 and 281.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.18, 605.88 and 281.76 is: 388.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.18 : 605.88 = 281.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.18/605.88 = 281.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.18x = 605.88 × 281.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.18x = 170,712.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,712.75/439.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.71

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