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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.87, 609.87 and 387.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.87, 609.87 and 387.52 is: 533.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.87 : 609.87 = 387.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.87/609.87 = 387.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.87x = 609.87 × 387.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.87x = 236,336.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,336.82/442.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.65

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