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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.07, 662.64 and 393.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.07, 662.64 and 393.08 is: 589.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.07 : 662.64 = 393.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.07/662.64 = 393.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.07x = 662.64 × 393.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.07x = 260,470.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,470.53/442.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.21

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