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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.36, 605.12 and 386.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.36, 605.12 and 386.72 is: 532.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.36 : 605.12 = 386.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.36/605.12 = 386.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.36x = 605.12 × 386.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.36x = 234,012.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,012.01/439.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.62

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