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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.58, 607.93 and 383.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.58, 607.93 and 383.38 is: 527.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.58 : 607.93 = 383.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.58/607.93 = 383.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.58x = 607.93 × 383.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.58x = 233,068.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,068.20/441.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.81

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