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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.38, 613.16 and 387.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.38, 613.16 and 387.13 is: 532.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.38 : 613.16 = 387.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.38/613.16 = 387.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.38x = 613.16 × 387.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.38x = 237,372.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,372.63/445.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.97

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