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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.88, 614.68 and 372.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.88, 614.68 and 372.08 is: 512.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.88 : 614.68 = 372.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.88/614.68 = 372.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.88x = 614.68 × 372.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.88x = 228,709.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,709.20/445.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.94

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