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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.33, 609.80 and 385.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.33, 609.80 and 385.98 is: 533.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.33 : 609.80 = 385.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.33/609.80 = 385.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.33x = 609.80 × 385.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.33x = 235,368.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,368.67/441.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.32

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