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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.44, 605.79 and 390.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.44, 605.79 and 390.30 is: 538.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.44 : 605.79 = 390.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.44/605.79 = 390.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.44x = 605.79 × 390.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.44x = 236,439.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,439.84/439.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.05

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