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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.50, 610.32 and 372.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.50, 610.32 and 372.94 is: 514.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.50 : 610.32 = 372.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.50/610.32 = 372.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.50x = 610.32 × 372.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.50x = 227,612.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,612.74/442.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.38

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