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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.04, 604.04 and 389.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.04, 604.04 and 389.82 is: 535.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.04 : 604.04 = 389.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.04/604.04 = 389.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.04x = 604.04 × 389.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.04x = 235,464.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,464.92/440.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.10

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