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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.78, 609.56 and 282.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.78, 609.56 and 282.32 is: 389.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.78 : 609.56 = 282.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.78/609.56 = 282.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.78x = 609.56 × 282.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.78x = 172,090.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,090.98/441.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.54

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