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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.50, 611.82 and 393.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.50, 611.82 and 393.18 is: 543.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.50 : 611.82 = 393.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.50/611.82 = 393.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.50x = 611.82 × 393.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.50x = 240,555.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,555.39/442.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.63

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