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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.93, 611.21 and 377.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.93, 611.21 and 377.40 is: 519.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.93 : 611.21 = 377.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.93/611.21 = 377.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.93x = 611.21 × 377.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.93x = 230,671.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,671.60/443.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.62

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