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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.77, 609.62 and 376.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.77, 609.62 and 376.23 is: 518.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.77 : 609.62 = 376.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.77/609.62 = 376.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.77x = 609.62 × 376.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.77x = 229,357.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,357.33/442.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.01

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