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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.52, 610.12 and 363.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.52, 610.12 and 363.56 is: 501.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.52 : 610.12 = 363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.52/610.12 = 363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.52x = 610.12 × 363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.52x = 221,815.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,815.23/442.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.25

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