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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.30, 612.52 and 361.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.30, 612.52 and 361.27 is: 498.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.30 : 612.52 = 361.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.30/612.52 = 361.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.30x = 612.52 × 361.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.30x = 221,285.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,285.10/444.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.05

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