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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.96, 612.40 and 389.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.96, 612.40 and 389.84 is: 536.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.96 : 612.40 = 389.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.96/612.40 = 389.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.96x = 612.40 × 389.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.96x = 238,738.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,738.02/444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.54

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