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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.28, 609.80 and 367.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.28, 609.80 and 367.58 is: 506.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.28 : 609.80 = 367.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.28/609.80 = 367.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.28x = 609.80 × 367.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.28x = 224,150.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,150.28/442.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.81

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