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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.41, 606.96 and 392.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.41, 606.96 and 392.20 is: 539.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.41 : 606.96 = 392.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.41/606.96 = 392.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.41x = 606.96 × 392.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.41x = 238,048.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,048.19/441.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.30

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