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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.91, 615.02 and 372.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.91, 615.02 and 372.11 is: 513.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.91 : 615.02 = 372.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.91/615.02 = 372.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.91x = 615.02 × 372.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.91x = 228,850.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,850.16/445.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.23

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