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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.54, 608.85 and 363.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.54, 608.85 and 363.78 is: 501.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.54 : 608.85 = 363.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.54/608.85 = 363.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.54x = 608.85 × 363.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.54x = 221,487.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,487.45/441.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.62

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