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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.26, 608.94 and 286.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.26, 608.94 and 286.28 is: 395.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.26 : 608.94 = 286.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.26/608.94 = 286.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.26x = 608.94 × 286.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.26x = 174,327.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,327.34/441.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.07

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