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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.72, 612.24 and 360.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.72, 612.24 and 360.68 is: 497.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.72 : 612.24 = 360.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.72/612.24 = 360.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.72x = 612.24 × 360.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.72x = 220,822.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,822.72/443.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.66

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