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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.26, 612.57 and 374.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.26, 612.57 and 374.21 is: 515.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.26 : 612.57 = 374.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.26/612.57 = 374.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.26x = 612.57 × 374.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.26x = 229,227.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,227.95/444.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.98

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