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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.08, 664.08 and 346.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.08, 664.08 and 346.08 is: 519.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.08 : 664.08 = 346.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.08/664.08 = 346.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.08x = 664.08 × 346.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.08x = 229,824.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,824.81/442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.87

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