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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.08, 665.92 and 346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.08, 665.92 and 346.56 is: 522.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.08 : 665.92 = 346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.08/665.92 = 346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.08x = 665.92 × 346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.08x = 230,781.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,781.24/442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.04

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