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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.88, 606.12 and 377.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.88, 606.12 and 377.84 is: 520.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.88 : 606.12 = 377.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.88/606.12 = 377.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.88x = 606.12 × 377.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.88x = 229,016.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,016.38/439.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.63

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