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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.57, 612.39 and 394.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.57, 612.39 and 394.31 is: 544.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.57 : 612.39 = 394.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.57/612.39 = 394.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.57x = 612.39 × 394.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.57x = 241,466.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,466.47/443.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.37

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