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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.71, 610.31 and 386.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.71, 610.31 and 386.36 is: 533.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.71 : 610.31 = 386.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.71/610.31 = 386.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.71x = 610.31 × 386.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.71x = 235,794.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,794.39/441.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.83

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