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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.53, 606.60 and 292.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.53, 606.60 and 292.11 is: 403.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.53 : 606.60 = 292.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.53/606.60 = 292.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.53x = 606.60 × 292.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.53x = 177,193.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,193.93/439.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.14

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