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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.64, 664.98 and 392.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.64, 664.98 and 392.42 is: 588.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.64 : 664.98 = 392.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.64/664.98 = 392.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.64x = 664.98 × 392.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.64x = 260,951.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,951.45/443.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.21

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