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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.73, 665.97 and 392.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.73, 665.97 and 392.50 is: 589.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.73 : 665.97 = 392.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.73/665.97 = 392.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.73x = 665.97 × 392.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.73x = 261,393.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,393.23/443.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.08

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