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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.21, 610.22 and 390.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.21, 610.22 and 390.56 is: 537.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.21 : 610.22 = 390.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.21/610.22 = 390.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.21x = 610.22 × 390.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.21x = 238,324.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,324.47/443.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.73

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