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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.19, 606.32 and 292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.19, 606.32 and 292.02 is: 403.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.19 : 606.32 = 292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.19/606.32 = 292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.19x = 606.32 × 292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.19x = 177,057.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,057.57/439.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.15

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