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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.37, 660.88 and 389.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.37, 660.88 and 389.47 is: 583.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.37 : 660.88 = 389.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.37/660.88 = 389.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.37x = 660.88 × 389.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.37x = 257,392.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,392.93/441.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.17

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