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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.16, 608.82 and 386.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.16, 608.82 and 386.57 is: 532.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.16 : 608.82 = 386.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.16/608.82 = 386.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.16x = 608.82 × 386.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.16x = 235,351.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,351.62/442.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.28

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