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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.76, 606.96 and 292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.76, 606.96 and 292.32 is: 403.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.76 : 606.96 = 292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.76/606.96 = 292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.76x = 606.96 × 292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.76x = 177,426.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,426.55/439.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.46

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