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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.24, 612.66 and 371.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.24, 612.66 and 371.32 is: 510.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.24 : 612.66 = 371.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.24/612.66 = 371.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.24x = 612.66 × 371.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.24x = 227,492.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,492.91/445.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.94

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