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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.36, 609.78 and 376.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.36, 609.78 and 376.60 is: 519.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.36 : 609.78 = 376.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.36/609.78 = 376.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.36x = 609.78 × 376.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.36x = 229,643.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,643.15/442.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.13

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