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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.63, 605.37 and 377.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.63, 605.37 and 377.36 is: 519.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.63 : 605.37 = 377.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.63/605.37 = 377.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.63x = 605.37 × 377.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.63x = 228,443.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,443.08/439.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.63

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