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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.08, 666 and 346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.08, 666 and 346.32 is: 521.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.08 : 666 = 346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.08/666 = 346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.08x = 666 × 346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.08x = 230,649.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,649.12/442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.74

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