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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.38, 611.79 and 386.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.38, 611.79 and 386.13 is: 531.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.38 : 611.79 = 386.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.38/611.79 = 386.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.38x = 611.79 × 386.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.38x = 236,231.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,231.32/444.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.60

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