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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.38, 614.97 and 393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.38, 614.97 and 393 is: 542.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.38 : 614.97 = 393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.38/614.97 = 393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.38x = 614.97 × 393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.38x = 241,683.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,683.21/445.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.64

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