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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.02, 619.08 and 388.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.02, 619.08 and 388.56 is: 536.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.02 : 619.08 = 388.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.02/619.08 = 388.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.02x = 619.08 × 388.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.02x = 240,549.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,549.72/448.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.92

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