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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.78, 607.22 and 292.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.78, 607.22 and 292.72 is: 404.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.78 : 607.22 = 292.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.78/607.22 = 292.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.78x = 607.22 × 292.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.78x = 177,745.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,745.44/439.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.17

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