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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.58, 606.60 and 365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.58, 606.60 and 365.72 is: 504.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.58 : 606.60 = 365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.58/606.60 = 365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.58x = 606.60 × 365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.58x = 221,845.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,845.75/439.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.68

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