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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.07, 662.49 and 384.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.07, 662.49 and 384.43 is: 576.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.07 : 662.49 = 384.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.07/662.49 = 384.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.07x = 662.49 × 384.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.07x = 254,681.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,681.03/442.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.11

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