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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.56, 605.72 and 373.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.56, 605.72 and 373.95 is: 515.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.56 : 605.72 = 373.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.56/605.72 = 373.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.56x = 605.72 × 373.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.56x = 226,507.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,507.12/439.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.30

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