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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.98, 607.55 and 378.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.98, 607.55 and 378.42 is: 522.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.98 : 607.55 = 378.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.98/607.55 = 378.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.98x = 607.55 × 378.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.98x = 229,907.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,907.18/439.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.54

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