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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.29, 606.08 and 373.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.29, 606.08 and 373.14 is: 514.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.29 : 606.08 = 373.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.29/606.08 = 373.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.29x = 606.08 × 373.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.29x = 226,153.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,153.62/439.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.82

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