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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.52, 608.74 and 362.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.52, 608.74 and 362.56 is: 499.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.52 : 608.74 = 362.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.52/608.74 = 362.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.52x = 608.74 × 362.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.52x = 220,704.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,704.77/441.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.87

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