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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.46, 610.04 and 363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.46, 610.04 and 363.50 is: 501.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.46 : 610.04 = 363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.46/610.04 = 363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.46x = 610.04 × 363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.46x = 221,749.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,749.54/442.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.17

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