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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441, 661.84 and 389.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441, 661.84 and 389.74 is: 584.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441 : 661.84 = 389.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441/661.84 = 389.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441x = 661.84 × 389.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441x = 257,945.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,945.52/441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.91

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