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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.80, 661.86 and 389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.80, 661.86 and 389.52 is: 582.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.80 : 661.86 = 389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.80/661.86 = 389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.80x = 661.86 × 389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.80x = 257,807.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,807.71/442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.22

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