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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.86, 610.50 and 390.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.86, 610.50 and 390.63 is: 538.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.86 : 610.50 = 390.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.86/610.50 = 390.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.86x = 610.50 × 390.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.86x = 238,479.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,479.62/442.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.50

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