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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.44, 615.52 and 363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.44, 615.52 and 363.40 is: 501.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.44 : 615.52 = 363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.44/615.52 = 363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.44x = 615.52 × 363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.44x = 223,679.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,679.97/446.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.03

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