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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.24, 611.28 and 370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.24, 611.28 and 370.32 is: 509.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.24 : 611.28 = 370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.24/611.28 = 370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.24x = 611.28 × 370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.24x = 226,369.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,369.21/444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.57

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