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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.24, 614.26 and 375.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.24, 614.26 and 375.14 is: 518.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.24 : 614.26 = 375.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.24/614.26 = 375.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.24x = 614.26 × 375.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.24x = 230,433.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,433.50/444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.71

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