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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.42, 615.95 and 363.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.42, 615.95 and 363.38 is: 501.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.42 : 615.95 = 363.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.42/615.95 = 363.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.42x = 615.95 × 363.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.42x = 223,823.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,823.63/446.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.38

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