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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.80, 605.22 and 390.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.80, 605.22 and 390.12 is: 536.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.80 : 605.22 = 390.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.80/605.22 = 390.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.80x = 605.22 × 390.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.80x = 236,108.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,108.43/439.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.85

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