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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.44, 605.52 and 356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.44, 605.52 and 356.64 is: 491.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.44 : 605.52 = 356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.44/605.52 = 356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.44x = 605.52 × 356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.44x = 215,952.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,952.65/439.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.43

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