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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.92, 609.64 and 386.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.92, 609.64 and 386.64 is: 533.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.92 : 609.64 = 386.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.92/609.64 = 386.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.92x = 609.64 × 386.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.92x = 235,711.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,711.21/441.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.38

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