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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.77, 663.39 and 395.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.77, 663.39 and 395.10 is: 591.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.77 : 663.39 = 395.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.77/663.39 = 395.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.77x = 663.39 × 395.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.77x = 262,107.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,107.25/442.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.97

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