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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.44, 615.30 and 358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.44, 615.30 and 358.44 is: 495.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.44 : 615.30 = 358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.44/615.30 = 358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.44x = 615.30 × 358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.44x = 220,548.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,548.13/445.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.12

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