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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.98, 613.14 and 378.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.98, 613.14 and 378.35 is: 521.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.98 : 613.14 = 378.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.98/613.14 = 378.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.98x = 613.14 × 378.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.98x = 231,984.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,984.91/444.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.34

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