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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.20, 609.98 and 282.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.20, 609.98 and 282.63 is: 389.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.20 : 609.98 = 282.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.20/609.98 = 282.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.20x = 609.98 × 282.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.20x = 172,397.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,397.23/442.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.86

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