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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.14, 659.76 and 392.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.14, 659.76 and 392.72 is: 587.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.14 : 659.76 = 392.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.14/659.76 = 392.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.14x = 659.76 × 392.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.14x = 259,102.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,102.60/441.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.35

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