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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.60, 609.12 and 286.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.60, 609.12 and 286.08 is: 394.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.60 : 609.12 = 286.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.60/609.12 = 286.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.60x = 609.12 × 286.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.60x = 174,257.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,257.05/441.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.60

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