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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.28, 606.12 and 369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.28, 606.12 and 369.20 is: 509.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.28 : 606.12 = 369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.28/606.12 = 369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.28x = 606.12 × 369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.28x = 223,779.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,779.50/439.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.42

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