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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.96, 610.74 and 364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.96, 610.74 and 364 is: 501.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.96 : 610.74 = 364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.96/610.74 = 364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.96x = 610.74 × 364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.96x = 222,309.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,309.36/442.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.87

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