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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.02, 609.93 and 344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.02, 609.93 and 344.52 is: 475.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.02 : 609.93 = 344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.02/609.93 = 344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.02x = 609.93 × 344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.02x = 210,133.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,133.08/442.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.39

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