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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.57, 610.41 and 392.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.57, 610.41 and 392.83 is: 541.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.57 : 610.41 = 392.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.57/610.41 = 392.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.57x = 610.41 × 392.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.57x = 239,787.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,787.36/442.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.81

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