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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.73, 607.19 and 393.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.73, 607.19 and 393.02 is: 542.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.73 : 607.19 = 393.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.73/607.19 = 393.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.73x = 607.19 × 393.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.73x = 238,632.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,632.81/439.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.69

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