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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.30, 606.65 and 380.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.30, 606.65 and 380.44 is: 525.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.30 : 606.65 = 380.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.30/606.65 = 380.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.30x = 606.65 × 380.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.30x = 230,790.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,790.51/439.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.36

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