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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.92, 609.36 and 376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.92, 609.36 and 376.16 is: 518.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.92 : 609.36 = 376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.92/609.36 = 376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.92x = 609.36 × 376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.92x = 229,216.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,216.86/441.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.68

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