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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.13, 609.80 and 375.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.13, 609.80 and 375.30 is: 517.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.13 : 609.80 = 375.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.13/609.80 = 375.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.13x = 609.80 × 375.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.13x = 228,856.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,856.06/442.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.63

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