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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.81, 608.82 and 376.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.81, 608.82 and 376.20 is: 518.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.81 : 608.82 = 376.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.81/608.82 = 376.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.81x = 608.82 × 376.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.81x = 229,038.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,038.08/441.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.41

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