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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.91, 612.32 and 370.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.91, 612.32 and 370.65 is: 511.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.91 : 612.32 = 370.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.91/612.32 = 370.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.91x = 612.32 × 370.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.91x = 226,954.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,954.55/443.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.26

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