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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.93, 611.33 and 285.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.93, 611.33 and 285.76 is: 394.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.93 : 611.33 = 285.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.93/611.33 = 285.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.93x = 611.33 × 285.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.93x = 174,693.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,693.66/442.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.40

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