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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.76, 609.04 and 379.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.76, 609.04 and 379.52 is: 523.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.76 : 609.04 = 379.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.76/609.04 = 379.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.76x = 609.04 × 379.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.76x = 231,142.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,142.86/441.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.23

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