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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.80, 660.42 and 394.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.80, 660.42 and 394.20 is: 587.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.80 : 660.42 = 394.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.80/660.42 = 394.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.80x = 660.42 × 394.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.80x = 260,337.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,337.56/442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.93

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