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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.96, 610.77 and 391.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.96, 610.77 and 391.12 is: 539.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.96 : 610.77 = 391.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.96/610.77 = 391.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.96x = 610.77 × 391.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.96x = 238,884.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,884.36/442.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.29

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