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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.44, 660.11 and 387.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.44, 660.11 and 387.11 is: 578.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.44 : 660.11 = 387.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.44/660.11 = 387.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.44x = 660.11 × 387.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.44x = 255,534.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,534.90/441.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.87

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