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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.17, 612.60 and 370.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.17, 612.60 and 370.37 is: 510.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.17 : 612.60 = 370.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.17/612.60 = 370.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.17x = 612.60 × 370.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.17x = 226,888.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,888.66/444.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.81

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