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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.01, 662.71 and 392.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.01, 662.71 and 392.11 is: 585.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.01 : 662.71 = 392.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.01/662.71 = 392.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.01x = 662.71 × 392.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.01x = 259,851.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,851.90/444.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.25

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