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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.17, 612.60 and 374.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.17, 612.60 and 374.31 is: 516.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.17 : 612.60 = 374.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.17/612.60 = 374.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.17x = 612.60 × 374.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.17x = 229,302.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,302.31/444.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.25

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