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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.34, 609.18 and 283.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.34, 609.18 and 283.99 is: 391.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.34 : 609.18 = 283.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.34/609.18 = 283.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.34x = 609.18 × 283.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.34x = 173,001.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,001.03/441.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.99

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