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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.43, 606.56 and 292.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.43, 606.56 and 292.01 is: 403.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.43 : 606.56 = 292.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.43/606.56 = 292.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.43x = 606.56 × 292.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.43x = 177,117.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,117.09/439.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.07

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