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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.86, 610.96 and 388.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.86, 610.96 and 388.46 is: 534.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.86 : 610.96 = 388.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.86/610.96 = 388.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.86x = 610.96 × 388.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.86x = 237,333.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,333.52/443.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.70

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