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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.32, 612.60 and 361.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.32, 612.60 and 361.25 is: 498.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.32 : 612.60 = 361.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.32/612.60 = 361.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.32x = 612.60 × 361.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.32x = 221,301.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,301.75/444.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.07

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