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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.22, 615.16 and 389.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.22, 615.16 and 389.88 is: 538.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.22 : 615.16 = 389.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.22/615.16 = 389.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.22x = 615.16 × 389.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.22x = 239,838.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,838.58/445.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.70

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