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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.76, 665.20 and 388.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.76, 665.20 and 388.30 is: 584.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.76 : 665.20 = 388.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.76/665.20 = 388.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.76x = 665.20 × 388.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.76x = 258,297.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,297.16/441.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.70

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