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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.81, 606.06 and 374.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.81, 606.06 and 374.20 is: 515.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.81 : 606.06 = 374.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.81/606.06 = 374.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.81x = 606.06 × 374.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.81x = 226,787.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,787.65/439.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.65

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