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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.72, 611.04 and 368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.72, 611.04 and 368.96 is: 509.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.72 : 611.04 = 368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.72/611.04 = 368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.72x = 611.04 × 368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.72x = 225,449.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,449.32/442.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.24

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