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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.60, 611.09 and 395.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.60, 611.09 and 395.83 is: 546.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.60 : 611.09 = 395.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.60/611.09 = 395.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.60x = 611.09 × 395.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.60x = 241,887.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,887.75/442.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.52

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