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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.31, 613.24 and 361.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.31, 613.24 and 361.22 is: 498.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.31 : 613.24 = 361.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.31/613.24 = 361.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.31x = 613.24 × 361.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.31x = 221,510.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,510.58/444.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.55

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