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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.96, 606.87 and 368.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.96, 606.87 and 368.88 is: 508.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.96 : 606.87 = 368.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.96/606.87 = 368.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.96x = 606.87 × 368.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.96x = 223,862.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,862.21/439.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.83

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