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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.56, 610.56 and 287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.56, 610.56 and 287.28 is: 396.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.56 : 610.56 = 287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.56/610.56 = 287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.56x = 610.56 × 287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.56x = 175,401.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,401.68/442.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.33

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