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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.02, 615.57 and 372.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.02, 615.57 and 372.22 is: 513.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.02 : 615.57 = 372.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.02/615.57 = 372.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.02x = 615.57 × 372.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.02x = 229,127.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,127.47/446.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.72

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