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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.80, 607.98 and 392.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.80, 607.98 and 392.12 is: 539.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.80 : 607.98 = 392.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.80/607.98 = 392.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.80x = 607.98 × 392.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.80x = 238,401.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,401.12/441.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.61

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