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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.72, 614.16 and 390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.72, 614.16 and 390 is: 538.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.72 : 614.16 = 390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.72/614.16 = 390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.72x = 614.16 × 390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.72x = 239,522.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,522.40/444.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.59

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