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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.84, 615.24 and 382.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.84, 615.24 and 382.74 is: 529.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.84 : 615.24 = 382.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.84/615.24 = 382.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.84x = 615.24 × 382.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.84x = 235,476.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,476.96/444.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.35

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