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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.36, 618.12 and 389.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.36, 618.12 and 389.04 is: 537.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.36 : 618.12 = 389.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.36/618.12 = 389.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.36x = 618.12 × 389.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.36x = 240,473.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,473.40/447.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.54

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