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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.96, 611.60 and 355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.96, 611.60 and 355.88 is: 491.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.96 : 611.60 = 355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.96/611.60 = 355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.96x = 611.60 × 355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.96x = 217,656.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,656.21/442.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.37

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