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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.20, 612.42 and 369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.20, 612.42 and 369.32 is: 509.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.20 : 612.42 = 369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.20/612.42 = 369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.20x = 612.42 × 369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.20x = 226,178.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,178.95/444.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.18

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