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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.10, 665.74 and 395.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.10, 665.74 and 395.50 is: 592.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.10 : 665.74 = 395.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.10/665.74 = 395.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.10x = 665.74 × 395.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.10x = 263,300.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,300.17/444.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.88

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