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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.38, 609.18 and 284.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.38, 609.18 and 284.06 is: 392.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.38 : 609.18 = 284.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.38/609.18 = 284.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.38x = 609.18 × 284.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.38x = 173,040.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,040.62/441.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.05

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