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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.22, 663.96 and 393.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.22, 663.96 and 393.62 is: 590.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.22 : 663.96 = 393.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.22/663.96 = 393.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.22x = 663.96 × 393.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.22x = 261,347.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,347.94/442.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.99

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