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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.00, 662.96 and 373.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.00, 662.96 and 373.66 is: 560.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.00 : 662.96 = 373.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.00/662.96 = 373.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.00x = 662.96 × 373.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.00x = 247,720.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,720.91/442.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.46

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