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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.36, 661.49 and 386.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.36, 661.49 and 386.39 is: 579.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.36 : 661.49 = 386.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.36/661.49 = 386.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.36x = 661.49 × 386.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.36x = 255,593.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,593.12/441.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.10

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