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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.52, 609.27 and 375.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.52, 609.27 and 375.99 is: 517.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.52 : 609.27 = 375.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.52/609.27 = 375.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.52x = 609.27 × 375.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.52x = 229,079.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,079.43/442.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.68

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