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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.56, 607.48 and 392.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.56, 607.48 and 392.32 is: 538.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.56 : 607.48 = 392.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.56/607.48 = 392.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.56x = 607.48 × 392.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.56x = 238,326.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,326.55/442.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.52

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