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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442, 610.14 and 286.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442, 610.14 and 286.84 is: 395.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442 : 610.14 = 286.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442/610.14 = 286.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442x = 610.14 × 286.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442x = 175,012.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,012.56/442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.96

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