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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.48, 609.32 and 371.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.48, 609.32 and 371.48 is: 512.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.48 : 609.32 = 371.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.48/609.32 = 371.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.48x = 609.32 × 371.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.48x = 226,350.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,350.19/441.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.71

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