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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.20, 605.36 and 356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.20, 605.36 and 356 is: 490.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.20 : 605.36 = 356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.20/605.36 = 356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.20x = 605.36 × 356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.20x = 215,508.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,508.16/439.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.68

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