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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.72, 613.08 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.72, 613.08 and 361.44 is: 498.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.72 : 613.08 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.72/613.08 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.72x = 613.08 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.72x = 221,591.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,591.64/444.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.27

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