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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.74, 610.20 and 393.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.74, 610.20 and 393.54 is: 542.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.74 : 610.20 = 393.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.74/610.20 = 393.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.74x = 610.20 × 393.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.74x = 240,138.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,138.11/442.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.39

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