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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.23, 663.21 and 390.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.23, 663.21 and 390.93 is: 586.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.23 : 663.21 = 390.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.23/663.21 = 390.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.23x = 663.21 × 390.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.23x = 259,268.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,268.69/442.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.28

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