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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.81, 606.62 and 290.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.81, 606.62 and 290.26 is: 400.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.81 : 606.62 = 290.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.81/606.62 = 290.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.81x = 606.62 × 290.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.81x = 176,073.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,073.04/439.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.34

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