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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441, 607.35 and 381.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441, 607.35 and 381.48 is: 525.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441 : 607.35 = 381.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441/607.35 = 381.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441x = 607.35 × 381.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441x = 231,691.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,691.88/441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.38

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