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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.55, 610.67 and 285.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.55, 610.67 and 285.21 is: 393.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.55 : 610.67 = 285.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.55/610.67 = 285.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.55x = 610.67 × 285.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.55x = 174,169.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,169.19/442.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.56

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