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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.34, 605.22 and 376.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.34, 605.22 and 376.14 is: 518.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.34 : 605.22 = 376.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.34/605.22 = 376.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.34x = 605.22 × 376.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.34x = 227,647.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,647.45/439.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.16

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