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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.53, 610.28 and 285.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.53, 610.28 and 285.01 is: 393.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.53 : 610.28 = 285.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.53/610.28 = 285.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.53x = 610.28 × 285.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.53x = 173,934.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,934.48/442.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.05

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