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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.61, 605.04 and 376.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.61, 605.04 and 376.73 is: 518.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.61 : 605.04 = 376.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.61/605.04 = 376.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.61x = 605.04 × 376.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.61x = 227,941.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,941.13/439.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.51

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