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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.91, 611.99 and 364.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.91, 611.99 and 364.16 is: 503.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.91 : 611.99 = 364.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.91/611.99 = 364.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.91x = 611.99 × 364.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.91x = 222,861.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,861.99/442.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.17

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