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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.37, 607.70 and 374.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.37, 607.70 and 374.83 is: 516.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.37 : 607.70 = 374.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.37/607.70 = 374.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.37x = 607.70 × 374.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.37x = 227,784.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,784.92/441.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.09

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