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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.20, 605.60 and 359.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.20, 605.60 and 359.90 is: 496.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.20 : 605.60 = 359.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.20/605.60 = 359.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.20x = 605.60 × 359.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.20x = 217,955.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,955.44/439.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.26

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