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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.42, 666.07 and 389.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.42, 666.07 and 389.44 is: 583.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.42 : 666.07 = 389.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.42/666.07 = 389.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.42x = 666.07 × 389.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.42x = 259,391.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,391.66/444.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.66

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