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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.75, 609.62 and 386.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.75, 609.62 and 386.67 is: 533.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.75 : 609.62 = 386.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.75/609.62 = 386.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.75x = 609.62 × 386.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.75x = 235,719.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,719.83/441.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.60

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