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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.42, 609.24 and 388.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.42, 609.24 and 388.70 is: 537.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.42 : 609.24 = 388.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.42/609.24 = 388.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.42x = 609.24 × 388.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.42x = 236,811.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,811.59/440.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.69

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