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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.28, 608.88 and 371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.28, 608.88 and 371.20 is: 512.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.28 : 608.88 = 371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.28/608.88 = 371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.28x = 608.88 × 371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.28x = 226,016.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,016.26/441.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.18

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