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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.52, 604.64 and 386.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.52, 604.64 and 386.12 is: 531.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.52 : 604.64 = 386.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.52/604.64 = 386.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.52x = 604.64 × 386.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.52x = 233,458.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,458.64/439.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.17

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