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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.54, 607.46 and 392.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.54, 607.46 and 392.32 is: 538.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.54 : 607.46 = 392.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.54/607.46 = 392.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.54x = 607.46 × 392.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.54x = 238,318.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,318.71/442.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.52

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