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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.86, 613.50 and 391

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.86, 613.50 and 391 is: 540.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.86 : 613.50 = 391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.86/613.50 = 391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.86x = 613.50 × 391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.86x = 239,878.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,878.50/443.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.44

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