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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.86, 616.14 and 387.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.86, 616.14 and 387.54 is: 535.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.86 : 616.14 = 387.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.86/616.14 = 387.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.86x = 616.14 × 387.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.86x = 238,778.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,778.90/445.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.55

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