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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.24, 607 and 394.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.24, 607 and 394.58 is: 541.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.24 : 607 = 394.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.24/607 = 394.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.24x = 607 × 394.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.24x = 239,510.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,510.06/442.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.58

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