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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.70, 662.42 and 389.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.70, 662.42 and 389.24 is: 582.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.70 : 662.42 = 389.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.70/662.42 = 389.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.70x = 662.42 × 389.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.70x = 257,835.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,835.10/442.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.42

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