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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.29, 605.88 and 292.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.29, 605.88 and 292.01 is: 402.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.29 : 605.88 = 292.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.29/605.88 = 292.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.29x = 605.88 × 292.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.29x = 176,919.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,919.99/439.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.74

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