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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.71, 615.63 and 376.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.71, 615.63 and 376.01 is: 519.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.71 : 615.63 = 376.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.71/615.63 = 376.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.71x = 615.63 × 376.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.71x = 231,483.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,483.04/445.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.36

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