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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.97, 606.50 and 369.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.97, 606.50 and 369.50 is: 509.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.97 : 606.50 = 369.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.97/606.50 = 369.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.97x = 606.50 × 369.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.97x = 224,101.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,101.75/439.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.36

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