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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.72, 606.26 and 282.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.72, 606.26 and 282.09 is: 388.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.72 : 606.26 = 282.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.72/606.26 = 282.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.72x = 606.26 × 282.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.72x = 171,020.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,020.59/439.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.93

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