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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.16, 611.58 and 378.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.16, 611.58 and 378.52 is: 521.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.16 : 611.58 = 378.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.16/611.58 = 378.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.16x = 611.58 × 378.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.16x = 231,495.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,495.26/444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.20

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