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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.30, 606.50 and 292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.30, 606.50 and 292.20 is: 403.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.30 : 606.50 = 292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.30/606.50 = 292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.30x = 606.50 × 292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.30x = 177,219.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,219.30/439.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.41

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