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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.62, 611.13 and 364.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.62, 611.13 and 364.02 is: 502.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.62 : 611.13 = 364.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.62/611.13 = 364.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.62x = 611.13 × 364.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.62x = 222,463.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,463.54/442.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.61

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