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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.20, 661.80 and 392.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.20, 661.80 and 392.60 is: 588.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.20 : 661.80 = 392.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.20/661.80 = 392.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.20x = 661.80 × 392.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.20x = 259,822.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,822.68/441.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.90

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