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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.96, 609.80 and 385.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.96, 609.80 and 385.36 is: 530.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.96 : 609.80 = 385.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.96/609.80 = 385.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.96x = 609.80 × 385.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.96x = 234,992.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,992.53/442.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.51

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