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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.80, 607.14 and 368.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.80, 607.14 and 368.88 is: 509.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.80 : 607.14 = 368.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.80/607.14 = 368.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.80x = 607.14 × 368.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.80x = 223,961.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,961.80/439.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.24

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