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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.72, 613.26 and 361.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.72, 613.26 and 361.83 is: 498.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.72 : 613.26 = 361.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.72/613.26 = 361.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.72x = 613.26 × 361.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.72x = 221,895.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,895.87/444.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.96

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