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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.92, 663.81 and 387.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.92, 663.81 and 387.95 is: 581.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.92 : 663.81 = 387.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.92/663.81 = 387.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.92x = 663.81 × 387.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.92x = 257,521.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,521.77/442.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.42

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