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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.76, 609.36 and 286.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.76, 609.36 and 286.24 is: 394.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.76 : 609.36 = 286.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.76/609.36 = 286.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.76x = 609.36 × 286.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.76x = 174,423.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,423.21/441.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.84

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