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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.32, 605.68 and 369.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.32, 605.68 and 369.48 is: 509.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.32 : 605.68 = 369.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.32/605.68 = 369.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.32x = 605.68 × 369.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.32x = 223,786.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,786.65/439.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.39

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