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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.04, 614.50 and 368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.04, 614.50 and 368.28 is: 507.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.04 : 614.50 = 368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.04/614.50 = 368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.04x = 614.50 × 368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.04x = 226,308.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,308.06/446.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.37

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