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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.73, 607.98 and 385.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.73, 607.98 and 385.05 is: 532.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.73 : 607.98 = 385.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.73/607.98 = 385.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.73x = 607.98 × 385.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.73x = 234,102.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,102.70/439.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.38

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