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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.78, 607.40 and 292.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.78, 607.40 and 292.15 is: 403.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.78 : 607.40 = 292.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.78/607.40 = 292.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.78x = 607.40 × 292.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.78x = 177,453.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,453.43/439.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.51

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