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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.16, 609.75 and 292.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.16, 609.75 and 292.62 is: 403.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.16 : 609.75 = 292.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.16/609.75 = 292.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.16x = 609.75 × 292.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.16x = 178,425.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,425.05/442.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.54

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