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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.74, 605.72 and 377.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.74, 605.72 and 377.78 is: 520.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.74 : 605.72 = 377.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.74/605.72 = 377.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.74x = 605.72 × 377.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.74x = 228,823.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,823.98/439.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.36

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