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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.38, 605.43 and 377.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.38, 605.43 and 377.34 is: 519.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.38 : 605.43 = 377.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.38/605.43 = 377.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.38x = 605.43 × 377.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.38x = 228,452.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,452.96/439.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.94

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