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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.20, 611.04 and 368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.20, 611.04 and 368.32 is: 507.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.20 : 611.04 = 368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.20/611.04 = 368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.20x = 611.04 × 368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.20x = 225,058.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,058.25/443.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.80

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