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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.36, 610.26 and 287.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.36, 610.26 and 287.08 is: 396.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.36 : 610.26 = 287.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.36/610.26 = 287.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.36x = 610.26 × 287.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.36x = 175,193.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,193.44/442.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.04

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