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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442, 609.60 and 363.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442, 609.60 and 363.16 is: 500.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442 : 609.60 = 363.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442/609.60 = 363.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442x = 609.60 × 363.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442x = 221,382.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,382.34/442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.87

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