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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.62, 612.26 and 382.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.62, 612.26 and 382.38 is: 526.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.62 : 612.26 = 382.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.62/612.26 = 382.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.62x = 612.26 × 382.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.62x = 234,115.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,115.98/444.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.55

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