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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.48, 606.04 and 393.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.48, 606.04 and 393.32 is: 542.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.48 : 606.04 = 393.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.48/606.04 = 393.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.48x = 606.04 × 393.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.48x = 238,367.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,367.65/439.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.39

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