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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.29, 604.04 and 376.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.29, 604.04 and 376.83 is: 518.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.29 : 604.04 = 376.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.29/604.04 = 376.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.29x = 604.04 × 376.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.29x = 227,618.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,618.51/439.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.15

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