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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.35, 606.60 and 402.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.35, 606.60 and 402.36 is: 555.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.35 : 606.60 = 402.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.35/606.60 = 402.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.35x = 606.60 × 402.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.35x = 244,071.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,071.58/439.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.53

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