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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.08, 663.86 and 332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.08, 663.86 and 332.40 is: 499.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.08 : 663.86 = 332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.08/663.86 = 332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.08x = 663.86 × 332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.08x = 220,667.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,667.06/442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.16

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