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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.08, 662.40 and 374.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.08, 662.40 and 374.40 is: 560.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.08 : 662.40 = 374.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.08/662.40 = 374.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.08x = 662.40 × 374.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.08x = 248,002.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,002.56/442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.99

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