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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.20, 605.52 and 351.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.20, 605.52 and 351.72 is: 484.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.20 : 605.52 = 351.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.20/605.52 = 351.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.20x = 605.52 × 351.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.20x = 212,973.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,973.49/439.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.91

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