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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.79, 612.50 and 357.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.79, 612.50 and 357.12 is: 492.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.79 : 612.50 = 357.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.79/612.50 = 357.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.79x = 612.50 × 357.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.79x = 218,734.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,734.21/443.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.88

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