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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.23, 609.26 and 394.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.23, 609.26 and 394.52 is: 544.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.23 : 609.26 = 394.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.23/609.26 = 394.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.23x = 609.26 × 394.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.23x = 240,360.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,360.24/441.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.76

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