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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.30, 608.84 and 375.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.30, 608.84 and 375.14 is: 517.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.30 : 608.84 = 375.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.30/608.84 = 375.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.30x = 608.84 × 375.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.30x = 228,400.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,400.24/441.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.56

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