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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.30, 611.15 and 360.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.30, 611.15 and 360.27 is: 496.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.30 : 611.15 = 360.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.30/611.15 = 360.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.30x = 611.15 × 360.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.30x = 220,177.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,177.21/443.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.68

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