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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.56, 610.51 and 285.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.56, 610.51 and 285.12 is: 393.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.56 : 610.51 = 285.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.56/610.51 = 285.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.56x = 610.51 × 285.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.56x = 174,068.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,068.61/442.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.32

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