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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.47, 606.02 and 377.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.47, 606.02 and 377.51 is: 520.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.47 : 606.02 = 377.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.47/606.02 = 377.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.47x = 606.02 × 377.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.47x = 228,773.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,773.69/439.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.57

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