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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.77, 613.41 and 373.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.77, 613.41 and 373.59 is: 515.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.77 : 613.41 = 373.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.77/613.41 = 373.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.77x = 613.41 × 373.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.77x = 229,163.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,163.84/444.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.25

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