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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.08, 609.45 and 385.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.08, 609.45 and 385.73 is: 532.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.08 : 609.45 = 385.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.08/609.45 = 385.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.08x = 609.45 × 385.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.08x = 235,081.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,081.22/441.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.97

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