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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.26, 609.69 and 377.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.26, 609.69 and 377.65 is: 519.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.26 : 609.69 = 377.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.26/609.69 = 377.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.26x = 609.69 × 377.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.26x = 230,249.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,249.43/443.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.45

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