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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.37, 605.91 and 370.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.37, 605.91 and 370.16 is: 510.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.37 : 605.91 = 370.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.37/605.91 = 370.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.37x = 605.91 × 370.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.37x = 224,280.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,280.30/439.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.45

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