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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.73, 606.89 and 393.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.73, 606.89 and 393.35 is: 542.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.73 : 606.89 = 393.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.73/606.89 = 393.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.73x = 606.89 × 393.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.73x = 238,720.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,720.18/439.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.88

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