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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.40, 612.48 and 361.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.40, 612.48 and 361.54 is: 499.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.40 : 612.48 = 361.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.40/612.48 = 361.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.40x = 612.48 × 361.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.40x = 221,431.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,431.15/443.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.40

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