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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.42, 661.68 and 394.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.42, 661.68 and 394.02 is: 589.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.42 : 661.68 = 394.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.42/661.68 = 394.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.42x = 661.68 × 394.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.42x = 260,715.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,715.15/442.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.29

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