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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.68, 604.56 and 392.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.68, 604.56 and 392.76 is: 540.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.68 : 604.56 = 392.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.68/604.56 = 392.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.68x = 604.56 × 392.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.68x = 237,446.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,446.99/439.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.05

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