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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.04, 608.15 and 392.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.04, 608.15 and 392.82 is: 539.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.04 : 608.15 = 392.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.04/608.15 = 392.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.04x = 608.15 × 392.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.04x = 238,891.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,891.52/443.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.21

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