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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.15, 662.33 and 390.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.15, 662.33 and 390.12 is: 585.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.15 : 662.33 = 390.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.15/662.33 = 390.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.15x = 662.33 × 390.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.15x = 258,388.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,388.18/441.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.72

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