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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.02, 661.48 and 355.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.02, 661.48 and 355.14 is: 531.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.02 : 661.48 = 355.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.02/661.48 = 355.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.02x = 661.48 × 355.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.02x = 234,918.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,918.01/442.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.46

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