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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.23, 611.49 and 373.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.23, 611.49 and 373.14 is: 515.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.23 : 611.49 = 373.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.23/611.49 = 373.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.23x = 611.49 × 373.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.23x = 228,171.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,171.38/442.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.96

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