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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.82, 607.23 and 282.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.82, 607.23 and 282.52 is: 390.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.82 : 607.23 = 282.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.82/607.23 = 282.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.82x = 607.23 × 282.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.82x = 171,553.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,553.10/439.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.06

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