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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.24, 612.36 and 370.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.24, 612.36 and 370.50 is: 510.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.24 : 612.36 = 370.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.24/612.36 = 370.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.24x = 612.36 × 370.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.24x = 226,879.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,879.38/444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.71

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