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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.44, 586.44 and 392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.44, 586.44 and 392.04 is: 541.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.44 : 586.44 = 392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.44/586.44 = 392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.44x = 586.44 × 392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.44x = 229,907.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,907.94/424.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.67

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