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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.38, 606.96 and 389.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.38, 606.96 and 389.97 is: 538.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.38 : 606.96 = 389.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.38/606.96 = 389.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.38x = 606.96 × 389.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.38x = 236,696.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,696.19/439.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.70

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