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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.50, 611.72 and 376.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.50, 611.72 and 376.65 is: 519.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.50 : 611.72 = 376.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.50/611.72 = 376.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.50x = 611.72 × 376.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.50x = 230,404.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,404.34/443.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.51

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