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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.24, 667.20 and 389.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.24, 667.20 and 389.58 is: 585.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.24 : 667.20 = 389.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.24/667.20 = 389.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.24x = 667.20 × 389.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.24x = 259,927.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,927.78/444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.11

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