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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.66, 605.61 and 392.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.66, 605.61 and 392.22 is: 541.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.66 : 605.61 = 392.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.66/605.61 = 392.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.66x = 605.61 × 392.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.66x = 237,532.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,532.35/438.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.50

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