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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.62, 611.09 and 285.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.62, 611.09 and 285.33 is: 393.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.62 : 611.09 = 285.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.62/611.09 = 285.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.62x = 611.09 × 285.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.62x = 174,357.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,357.83/442.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.93

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