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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.24, 613.08 and 289.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.24, 613.08 and 289.20 is: 399.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.24 : 613.08 = 289.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.24/613.08 = 289.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.24x = 613.08 × 289.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.24x = 177,302.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,302.74/444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.11

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