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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.21, 606.04 and 292.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.21, 606.04 and 292.06 is: 403.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.21 : 606.04 = 292.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.21/606.04 = 292.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.21x = 606.04 × 292.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.21x = 177,000.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,000.04/439.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.00

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