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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.77, 610.08 and 363.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.77, 610.08 and 363.82 is: 501.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.77 : 610.08 = 363.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.77/610.08 = 363.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.77x = 610.08 × 363.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.77x = 221,959.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,959.31/442.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.30

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