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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.01, 608.34 and 285.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.01, 608.34 and 285.76 is: 394.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.01 : 608.34 = 285.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.01/608.34 = 285.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.01x = 608.34 × 285.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.01x = 173,839.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,839.24/441.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.18

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