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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.05, 661.81 and 350.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.05, 661.81 and 350.88 is: 525.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.05 : 661.81 = 350.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.05/661.81 = 350.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.05x = 661.81 × 350.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.05x = 232,210.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,210.83/442.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.31

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