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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.72, 613.62 and 361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.72, 613.62 and 361.68 is: 499.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.72 : 613.62 = 361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.72/613.62 = 361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.72x = 613.62 × 361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.72x = 221,934.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,934.08/444.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.04

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