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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.92, 606.15 and 292.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.92, 606.15 and 292.50 is: 403.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.92 : 606.15 = 292.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.92/606.15 = 292.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.92x = 606.15 × 292.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.92x = 177,298.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,298.88/439.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.03

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