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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.24, 613.41 and 397.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.24, 613.41 and 397.53 is: 548.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.24 : 613.41 = 397.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.24/613.41 = 397.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.24x = 613.41 × 397.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.24x = 243,848.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,848.88/444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.91

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