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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.08, 662.04 and 368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.08, 662.04 and 368.64 is: 552.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.08 : 662.04 = 368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.08/662.04 = 368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.08x = 662.04 × 368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.08x = 244,054.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,054.43/442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.06

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