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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.42, 607.86 and 379.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.42, 607.86 and 379.14 is: 522.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.42 : 607.86 = 379.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.42/607.86 = 379.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.42x = 607.86 × 379.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.42x = 230,464.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,464.04/441.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.10

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