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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.33, 608.63 and 386.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.33, 608.63 and 386.35 is: 534.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.33 : 608.63 = 386.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.33/608.63 = 386.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.33x = 608.63 × 386.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.33x = 235,140.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,140.75/440.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.02

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