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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.76, 613.20 and 356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.76, 613.20 and 356.16 is: 492.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.76 : 613.20 = 356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.76/613.20 = 356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.76x = 613.20 × 356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.76x = 218,397.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,397.31/443.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.15

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