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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.26, 607.46 and 385.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.26, 607.46 and 385.98 is: 531.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.26 : 607.46 = 385.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.26/607.46 = 385.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.26x = 607.46 × 385.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.26x = 234,467.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,467.41/441.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.36

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