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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.48, 614.40 and 366.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.48, 614.40 and 366.72 is: 506.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.48 : 614.40 = 366.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.48/614.40 = 366.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.48x = 614.40 × 366.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.48x = 225,312.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,312.77/444.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.91

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