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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.40, 665.55 and 392.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.40, 665.55 and 392.37 is: 588.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.40 : 665.55 = 392.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.40/665.55 = 392.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.40x = 665.55 × 392.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.40x = 261,141.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,141.85/443.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.95

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