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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.98, 608.91 and 368.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.98, 608.91 and 368.18 is: 507.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.98 : 608.91 = 368.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.98/608.91 = 368.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.98x = 608.91 × 368.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.98x = 224,188.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,188.48/441.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.24

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