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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.75, 609.06 and 362.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.75, 609.06 and 362.97 is: 500.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.75 : 609.06 = 362.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.75/609.06 = 362.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.75x = 609.06 × 362.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.75x = 221,070.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,070.51/441.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.44

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