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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.38, 608.77 and 394.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.38, 608.77 and 394.16 is: 543.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.38 : 608.77 = 394.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.38/608.77 = 394.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.38x = 608.77 × 394.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.38x = 239,952.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,952.78/441.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.64

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