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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.48, 605.46 and 365.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.48, 605.46 and 365.68 is: 503.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.48 : 605.46 = 365.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.48/605.46 = 365.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.48x = 605.46 × 365.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.48x = 221,404.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,404.61/439.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.79

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