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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.94, 612.56 and 386.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.94, 612.56 and 386.70 is: 532.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.94 : 612.56 = 386.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.94/612.56 = 386.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.94x = 612.56 × 386.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.94x = 236,875.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,875.62/444.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.38

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