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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.60, 662.56 and 388.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.60, 662.56 and 388.16 is: 582.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.60 : 662.56 = 388.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.60/662.56 = 388.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.60x = 662.56 × 388.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.60x = 257,179.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,179.29/441.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.38

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