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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.76, 611.78 and 374.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.76, 611.78 and 374.10 is: 515.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.76 : 611.78 = 374.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.76/611.78 = 374.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.76x = 611.78 × 374.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.76x = 228,866.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,866.90/443.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.74

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