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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.80, 606.74 and 292.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.80, 606.74 and 292.52 is: 403.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.80 : 606.74 = 292.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.80/606.74 = 292.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.80x = 606.74 × 292.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.80x = 177,483.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,483.58/439.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.56

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