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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.46, 612.56 and 361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.46, 612.56 and 361.60 is: 499.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.46 : 612.56 = 361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.46/612.56 = 361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.46x = 612.56 × 361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.46x = 221,501.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,501.07/443.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.49

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