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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.48, 611.46 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.48, 611.46 and 364.50 is: 502.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.48 : 611.46 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.48/611.46 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.48x = 611.46 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.48x = 222,877.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,877.17/443.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.57

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