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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.16, 662.60 and 394.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.16, 662.60 and 394.16 is: 590.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.16 : 662.60 = 394.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.16/662.60 = 394.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.16x = 662.60 × 394.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.16x = 261,170.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,170.42/442.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.67

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