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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.39, 613.26 and 377.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.39, 613.26 and 377.79 is: 521.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.39 : 613.26 = 377.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.39/613.26 = 377.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.39x = 613.26 × 377.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.39x = 231,683.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,683.50/444.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.35

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