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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.71, 609.44 and 381.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.71, 609.44 and 381.38 is: 525.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.71 : 609.44 = 381.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.71/609.44 = 381.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.71x = 609.44 × 381.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.71x = 232,423.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,423.27/442.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.00

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