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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.38, 615.51 and 380.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.38, 615.51 and 380.58 is: 525.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.38 : 615.51 = 380.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.38/615.51 = 380.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.38x = 615.51 × 380.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.38x = 234,250.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,250.80/445.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.96

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