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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.27, 659.96 and 392.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.27, 659.96 and 392.87 is: 587.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.27 : 659.96 = 392.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.27/659.96 = 392.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.27x = 659.96 × 392.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.27x = 259,278.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,278.49/441.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.57

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