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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.28, 605.96 and 281.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.28, 605.96 and 281.86 is: 388.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.28 : 605.96 = 281.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.28/605.96 = 281.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.28x = 605.96 × 281.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.28x = 170,795.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,795.72/439.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.80

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