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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.71, 606.36 and 373.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.71, 606.36 and 373.25 is: 514.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.71 : 606.36 = 373.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.71/606.36 = 373.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.71x = 606.36 × 373.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.71x = 226,323.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,323.37/439.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.71

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