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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.86, 605.88 and 369.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.86, 605.88 and 369.84 is: 509.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.86 : 605.88 = 369.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.86/605.88 = 369.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.86x = 605.88 × 369.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.86x = 224,078.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,078.66/439.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.43

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